Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
• Solve issues relevant to biology
• Have developed practical skills in the various fields of biology through practical sessions in the laboratory and in the field, during which they have worked individually or in groups
• Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and in the laboratory
• Grasp and use the usual methods the conservation of live materials
• Analyse and interpret, in an appropriate way, biological data collected in natura, through dissection or based on an experimental protocol in the laboratory
• Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning

Learning Outcomes of UE

The major aims of this course are to develop an understanding of the human body at tissue and organ levels. The structural orientation is of importance since it allows the integration with other course such as physiology, immunology, biochemistry or cell biology. The course also aims to indicate the clinical importance of the subject and the relevance of histology in general biology. Finally, this course is an important basis for being able to understand the comparative histology of Vertebrates. The course is illustrated by practical works in light microscopy.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Special histology covers the structure of organ systems: Heart and circulatory systems, Immune system, digestive tract, Respiratory system, Skin, Endocrine system and Urogenital systems. This course is illustrated by practical works of light microscopy.

Prior Experience

Course of general histology ( prerequiste)

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The purpose of the evaluation is to test the student's knowledge of the theoretical notions of special Histology delivered during the course. The practical exam will assess whether the student is able to identify and interpret the morphology of the different organs observed during practical work in light microscopy.


The written theory exam accounts for 60%, oral practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note. The presence to practical works during the year is mandatory.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

The written theory exam accounts for 60%, oral practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The purpose of the evaluation is to test the student's knowledge of the theoretical notions of special Histology delivered during the course. The practical exam will assess whether the student is able to identify and interpret the morphology of the different organs observed during practical work in light microscopy.


The written theory exam accounts for 60%, oral practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note. The presence to practical works during the year is mandatory.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The written theory exam accounts for 60%, oral practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note.