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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Fundamental Histology and Cytology
Reference AS2501 Version 3
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved February 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable students to acquire a knowledge of the fundamentals of human cytology and histology.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Describe the basic principles of histotechnology and perform histotechnological techniques in the laboratory.
2 Identify and differentiate between the components of cells and tissues from the major human organ systems and explain their functions.
3 Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic applications of conventional and molecular diagnostic cytology.

Indicative Module Content
Organisation of a histopathology department and its value in the diagnostic process. Fixation, dehydration, impregnation and embedding. Tissue sectioning, basic principles of Haematoxylin and Eosin staining. Structure of an electron microscope and organelle identification in electron micrographs. Principles of immunocytochemistry. Principles of molecular cytological techniques. Recognition of cell types from epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve and blood tissue; recognition of cells and tissues from the cardiovascular, nervous, integumentary, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive and renal systems.

Module Delivery
This is a blended study module, which consists of student-based e-learning supplemented with lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Closed book examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A: a score of between 70 or above is required
B B: a score of between 60-69%
C C: a score of between 50-59%
D D: a score of between 40-49%
E E: a score of between 35-39%
F F: <35%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BANCROFT, J.D. and GAMBLE, M. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
2 GARTNEW, L.P. and HIATT, J.L. Color Textbook of Histology. Current Edition. W. B. Saunders Company.
3 STEVENS, A., and LOWE, J.S. Human Histology. Current Edition. Mosby.
4 YOUNG, B., et al. Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
5 TALLITSCH, R. and GUASTAFERRI, R. Histology: An Identification Manual. Current Edition. Mosby.
6 KIERNAN, J.A. Histological and Histochemical methods: Theory and Practice. Current Edition. Scion Publishing Ltd.
7 Orchard, G. and Nation, B. Histopathology Current Edition. Oxford University Press.
8 Shambayati, B. Cytopathology Current Edition. Oxford University Press.

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