Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The purpose of this course is to provide information on the practice of light microscopy and the preparation of cells and tissues for microscopic examination, with emphasis on immunohistochemistry and morphometry.

Content of UE

The first part of the course is concerned with instrumentation (optical microscope) and the methods to obtain informative images. The second part is devoted to traditional preparatory techniques for light and electron microscopy including fixation, sectioning and staining as well as histochemistry. The third section covers the various aspects of immunohisochemistry such as fixation and tissue preparation, antigen retrieval techniques, multiple immunostaining. The last section is an introduction to computer assisted-morphometry applied to histological sections

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination
• Practical test

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable