Curricular Unit:			Code:
Embryology, Histology and Cytology			1080EHCT
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
2	Undergraduate	Nutrition Sciences	5 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	65
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The study of Embryology, Histology and Cytology is based on the description of the embryonic and postnatal development of man, as well as the microscopic and sub-microscopic organization of the cells, tissues, organs and systems in the human body. This curricular unit provides to the students in training an important support to understand some basic disciplines, in particular anatomophysiology. For this, it is important that the student interprets the morphology in a functional perspective and that he understands how changes in shape can lead to changes in function. It is also an area of knowledge that provides a solid base for the interpretation of pathological diagnosis and consequent therapeutic counselling, while also allowing an effective communication of the future nutritionist with the other health professionals, thus contributing to the development of critical skills in this area of health.
Syllabus:
The levels of organization of the human body: cell, tissue, organ and systems. Basic tissues: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. The circulatory system: blood and lymphatic vascular. The respiratory system: the conductive and respiratory portion. The urinary system: the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. The immune system: primary and secondary lymphatic organs. The integumentary system: skin and cutaneous attachments. The digestive system: digestive tract and associated glands. The endocrine system: the endocrine glands and the pituitary-hypothalamic axis. Reproductive systems: male and female. Fertilization and early embryonic development. Fetal embryonic development.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
During the pedagogical execution of this curricular unit, the particular nature of the typology of the current class will be taken into account. In the theoretical sessions, the acquisition, understanding and application of basic knowledge will be privileged through face-to-face classes in which the teacher with the support of multimedia devices will teach the syllabus content always in a role of facilitator and organizer of themes, privileging an active exchange perspective with the students. Some clinical cases will also be presented, studied and discussed during the classes. Finally, in practical laboratory sessions, students, privileging the use of the compound optical microscope, will observe histological preparations of tissues and organs where they will apply the skills acquired in the theoretical component.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The assessment of the acquisition of competences by the students in this curricular unit will be carried out through different didactic-pedagogical methodologies, giving preference whenever possible to the continuous assessment model. Theoretical evaluation consists of two theoretical tests that will focus on basic tissues, organ systems and embryology. The practical evaluation consists of two practical tests that aim at the correct identification of histological preparations together with some questions of multiple choice of theoretical and practical nature. The final grade to the course results from the application of the following formula: 80% of the theoretical grade + 20% of the practical grade, with each component having to have a grade equal to or higher than 10 values. Mandatory attendance by the students of the number of theoretical and theoretical-practical (50%) and practical (80%) classes should follow the current pedagogical regulation.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
In the theoretical sessions, the acquisition, understanding and application of basic knowledge will be privileged through face-to-face classes in which the teacher with the support of multimedia devices will teach the syllabus contents always in a role of facilitator and organizer of themes, privileging an active exchange perspective with the students. Finally, in practical laboratory sessions, students will observe various histological preparations of tissues and organs in order to consolidate the knowledge acquired in the theoretical component. Accompaniment outside the classroom, which is not limited to student attendance hours, will also be essential in the development of the desired skills.
Reading:
[1] Aarestrup BJ. 2012. Histologia Essencial. 1ª Edição. Guanabara & Koogan. Rio de Janeiro [2] Gartner LP, Hiatt LP (2003) Tratado de Histologia. 2ª Edição. Guanabara & Koogan. Rio de Janeiro [3] Hib J. 2003. DiFiore Histologia: Texto e Atlas. 1ª Edição. Guanabara & Koogan. Rio de Janeiro [4] Junqueira LC, Carneiro J. 2017. Histologia Básica: Texto e Atlas. 13ª Edição. Guanabara & Koogan. RJ [5] Ross MH, Pawlina W. 2016. Histologia: em correlação com Biologia Celular e Molecular. 7ª Edição. Guanabara & Koogan. RJ
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Ana Cláudia Pereira (anacpereira@ufp.edu.pt) José Neves (jneves@ufp.edu.pt)