Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject CELL AND TISSUE BIOLOGY Code 01108003
Study programme
1108 - GRADO EN PODOLOGÍA(PONFERRADA)
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Basic Training First First
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Coordinador
LOPEZ FERRERAS , LORENA
E-mail llopf@unileon.es

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Lecturers
FERNÁNDEZ ALONSO , ROSALIA
GARCIA VALCARCE , DAVID
LOPEZ FERRERAS , LORENA
Web http://
General description In this subject we study the structure of human body. Focus on fundamental concepts of cellular structure, tissues, organs, and systems. Introduction to human anatomy and as it relates to the body in health and disease. It considers structure and terminology of skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous and endocrine systems cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary systems, digestive and reproductive system, cellular division, embryological and fetal development. Laboratory experiences include demonstrations, microscopic observations, anatomic models, and videos related to topics.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR RODRIGUEZ OLIVERA , ELIAS
Secretario BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR MIÑAMBRES RODRIGUEZ , BALTASAR
Vocal BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR FERNANDEZ CAÑON , JOSE MANUEL
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR MARTINEZ PASTOR , FELIPE
Secretario BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR RODRIGUEZ APARICIO , LEANDRO B.
Vocal BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR RUA ALLER , FRANCISCO JAVIER

Competencias
Code  
A18562
B5683
B5684
B5686
B5691
B5694
B5696
B5697
B5698
B5699
B5700
B5704
C1 CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study
C2 CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C5 CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims
Competences
Identify features of normal cell structure and function including basic cell components, cell-to-cell attachments, basic principles of signal transduction, mechanisms of cellular homeostasis, the cell cycle, and cell death (Cell Biology) A18562
 B5683
B5684
B5686
B5691
B5694
B5698
B5699
B5700
B5704
 C1
Identify normal tissue structure and function, including the ability to classify the four basic tissues. A18562
 B5683
B5684
B5694
B5696
B5700
B5704
 C1
C2
Recognize the normal histological appearance of the major organs of the body, A18562
 B5683
B5684
B5694
B5696
B5697
B5699
B5700
B5704
 C1
C2
Interpret the structure and physiology of the human body from its microscopic bases. A18562
 B5683
B5684
B5696
B5700
 C1
C2
C5
Demonstrate the ability to effectively use the standard light microscope. A18562
 B5683
B5696
B5700
 C1
C5
Identify cells and tissues in microscope slides. A18562
 B5684
B5696
B5699
B5700
 C1
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
I. Cell Biology 1. Overview of the cell. Morphological aspects of the cell components. Study methods in Cytology.
2. Cell membrane (structure; components; properties; glycocalix).
3. Membrane transport of small molecules (different types of transport).
4. Extracellular matrix.
5. Intercellular Junctions. Cell adhesion. Structure and functional significance.
6. Cytoskeleton. Components, organization and functions.
7. Cytoplasmic organelles (I). Cytosol. Ribosomes: structure and function. Fate of proteins. Protein folding and degradation. Endomembrane systems: structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi apparatus. Intracellular trafficking.
8. Cytoplasmic organelles (II). Endocytosis. Lysosomes. Peroxisomes. Mitochondria.
9. Cellular communication and intracellular signalling.
10. Cell nucleus. Overall organization.
11. Cell cycle. Cell division: mitosis and meiosis. Senescence and cell death.
II: Histology 12. Introduction to tissue biology. Tissue classification. Histology techniques.
13. Epithelial tissue, types, classification and physiology
14. Connective tissue I. Proper connective tissue (variants). Adipose tissue (variants)
15. Connective tissue II. Cartilage (variants). Bone and ossification (variants).
16. Connective tissue III. Blood
17. Muscle tissue (variants)
18. Nervous tissue
III: Microscopic Anatomy 19. The integumentary system. The skin and its appendages.
20. The circulatory system. The cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system.
21. The osteoarticular and musculoskeletal system. Tendons, ligaments and joints.
22. The nervous system.
IV. Practical Labs Structure and handling of the optical microscope.
Microscopic identification of various types of cells, tissues and organs.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Lecture 28 50 78
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises 18 0 18
 
Laboratory practicals 10 20 30
 
Mixed tests 4 20 24
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Lecture The theoretical lectures, will be given as master classes with the support of audiovisual media, encouraging student participation. Individual and group activities will be proposed.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Different problem solving activities will be carried out in the classroom which will be discussed by the whole group later.
Laboratory practicals Animal histologyc microscopic preparations will be examined to identify the different types of cells and tissues and the microscopic anatomy of some organs of interest for podiatry. Virtual preparations will also be used to review and deepen the subject. In each session, review activities from previous sessions will be carried out. Attendance is mandatory. In case of not being able to attend, it must be duly justified. In case of not being able to attend for justified reasons, changes between groups will be accepted, previously communicated,

Personalized attention
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Lecture
Laboratory practicals
Description
In addition to group tutorial sessions, the student can count on the help of the teacher in personal meetings. These sessions will be held in the teacher's office or through the Virtual Classroom, prior appointment, at the request of the student via email.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Laboratory practicals A continuous evaluation of the student will be carried out taking into account the attendance, attitude and participationa s well as the grades obtained from the different activities carried out. 15%
Mixed tests To pass the course it is necessary that the exam of the Ordinary Call is approved. This exam consists of two parts: theory and practical.
The theory exam consists of a test and open questions. To pass this exam, at least a 4 out of 10 must be obtained in the test and a 5 out of 10 in total with the open questions results.
The practical exam will consist of the identification of histological images and at least a 5 out of 10 must be obtained to pass it.
It is necessary to pass both exams to pass the course. In case of passing one of them, you have the option of using the grade obtained in the second call and presenting yourself only to the failed part.

The theoretical part is worth 40% of the final grade, and the practical part is 20%.

Only if the final exam is passed in its entirety, the rest of the grades corresponding to the continuous evaluation (short questions, tests, attendance, etc.) will be applied. If a student does not pass the exams, the marks of the continuous evaluation will not be added.

There will be a partial exam of Block I in the middle of the semester, with the same structure as the final theory exam. To pass this exam you will need at least a 6 out of 10. If passed, this part will be released and the grade will be proportionally applied to the final grade (Ordinary Call for the current course, both the first and the second). Otherwise, this block will be examined in the final exam. 		50%
Others A continuous evaluation of the student will be carried out taking into account the attendance, attitude and participation and grades from the different activities carried out during the B1 sessions_Problem solving /exercises in the ordinary classroom (tests, questions to develop, review exercises). 35%
 
Other comments and second call

The use or mere possession of mobile phones or any electronic device is prohibited during the corresponding exam or evaluation test.

SECOND CALL

In the second call, the subject will be passed by obtaining a grade equal to or greater than 5 points out of 10. The final grade will be the sum of the score obtained in the exam (80%) plus the continuous assessment grades (20%). To add the marks corresponding to the continuous evaluation it is essential that the exam is approved.

If the theoretical or practical exam was approved in the first call, it will not be necessary to take that part and the corresponding qualification will be saved. It can be presented to raise a grade for an approved part, but the second grade will always be applied, even if it is lower.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic

Books

Alberts, B; Hopkin, K; Johnson, A; Morgan, D; Raff, M; Roberts, K; Walter, P. 2021. Introducción a la Biología Celular. 5ª Edición. Editorial. Médica Panamericana S.A

Cooper, GM. 2021. La Célula. 8ª Edición. Marbán. Madrid

Gartner, LP y Hiatt, JL. 2021. Histología. Texto y Atlas. 5ª Edición McGrawHill/Interamericana.

Web pages:

Brelje, T. C., y R. L. Sorenson. 2019. «Histology Guide, Virtual Histology Laboratory». http://www.histologyguide.com.

Villena, A., y col. 2015. «e-Histología». http://www.e-histologia.unileon.es/.

Slomianka. 2019. Blue Histology. http://www.lab.anhb.uwa.edu.au/mb140/

Histology-World. http://www.histology-world.com/

King D. G. 2018. Histology at SIU SOM. http://www.siumed.edu/~dking2/

Wagner R. C., Hossler, F. E. 2013. http://www.udel.edu/Biology/Wags/histopage/histopage.htmtm
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Other comments
The study must be based not only on class notes, but also on the recommended bibliography, and it is essential that the study is always carried out in the company of an Atlas of Human Histology. You can also find all the contents of the course, instructions and this teaching guide on the web page of the course. To face the course successfully, it is necessary to have general knowledge of Biology. It is recommended to have completed a Baccalaureate of Sciences with courses related to Biology and related (Anatomy, Chemistry, etc.). In case there is no previous basis, it is recommended to use the resources provided by the University (such as 0 courses) and communicate it to the teachers to make the appropriate adaptations.