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Single cycle degree course 6 years in
Medicine and surgery
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

BONE HISTOMORPHOMETRY
cod. 1011049

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Carlo GALLI
Academic discipline
Istologia (BIO/17)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
10 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
hub: PIACENZA
course unit
in ENGLISH
lectures timetable
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Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the learner with the basic concepts of histomorphometry applied to bone tissue, to enable him to correctly interpret experimental data and the relevant literature.

Prerequisites

None

Course unit content

Histomorphometry is a fundamental discipline in biomedical research, as it allows to obtain quantitative measurements of tissue architecture. The course illustrates the main concepts necessary for the interpretation of bone histomorphometric analyzes.

Full programme

Histology and histomorphometry. Tools and techniques. Static and dynamic histomorphometry. Architectural and cellular parameters.

Bibliography

Materials for the course will be provided by the instructor.

Teaching methods

Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations and video-recordings of the lectures.
Before each class, the instructor will first review the previous topics and assess whether they have been understood, through an interactive discussion with the students.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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