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HISTOLOGY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PLP151 HISTOLOGY 1 3 3 4

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Defines the basic concepts, scope, and place of histology within the medical sciences.
Explains the structural and functional characteristics of cells, relating them to the functions of cellular organelles.
Understands the principles of histological examination of cell samples and the basic microscopic approaches used.
Distinguishes the general characteristics, classification, and distribution of epithelial tissue in the body.
Interprets the functional characteristics of epithelial tissue within the framework of structure-function relationships.
Defines and compares the cellular and extracellular components of connective and supportive tissues.
Relates the functions of connective and supportive tissues in the body to their histological characteristics.
Explains the cellular elements of blood tissue and the hematopoiesis process with their basic histological characteristics.
Evaluates the structure of bone tissue, cell types, and bone development processes from a histological perspective.
Compares the types of muscle tissue (skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle) with their structural and functional characteristics.
Describes the basic cells and histological organization of nervous tissue.
Distinguishes between the central and peripheral parts of the nervous system in terms of histological structure.
Relates histological information to basic health sciences and pathology.
Expresses theoretical histology knowledge using correct terminology in exams and academic assessments.