Bi4280 Special histology of animals

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Iveta Hodová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Iveta Hodová, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Iveta Hodová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Bi4280/01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 9:00–10:50 D36/223, I. Hodová
Bi4280/02: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 12:00–13:50 D36/223, I. Hodová
Bi4280/03: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 14:00–15:50 D36/223, I. Hodová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 19/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Abstract
The purpose of the course is to provide information about basic histological methods and the types of tissues in the animal organisms.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to understand the basic histological methods (sample preparation, staining methods); to characterize the basic types of tissues in the animal organism; compare the various systems in selected invertebrates and vertebrates.
Key topics
  • Methods used in histology (tissue preparation, staining procedures). Comparison of light and electron microscopy.
  • Epithelial tissue (structure, function, cell polarity, classification, localization)
  • Connective tissue, cartilage, bone (structure, function, localization).
  • Muscle tissue (skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle, structure, function, localization).
  • Nerve tissue (structure, function, localization).
  • Comparison of the various systems in selected invertebrates and vertebrates. Cardiovascular system; digestive system; respiratory system; urinary system; integumentary system; reproductive system
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • ROSS, Michael H. and Wojciech PAWLINA. Histology : a text and atlas : with correlated cell and molecular biology. Seventh edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2016, xv, 984. ISBN 9781469889313. info
  • ZBORAY, Géza and Zsolt KOVÁCS. Atlas of Comparative Sectional Anatomy of 6 invetebrates and 5 vertebrates. Austria: Springer-Verlag/Wien, 2010, 295 pp. ISBN 978-3-211-99762-8. info
  • MESCHER, Anthony L. Junqueira's basic histology : text & atlas. Seventeenth edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2024, ix, 559. ISBN 9781264930395. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
theoretical lectures, laboratory practice, individual work using microscope and slide set, individual preparation of histological slides
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written test is required. The test includes 10 questions. To pass the test, at least 50% of answers have to be correct. Oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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