Cytology and Histology

This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of fundamental characteristics of living organisms (prokaryotes and eukaryotes) and, specifically, of animal cell biology relative to mammals, with particular reference to humans.

At the end of the course, students will gain:
- specific knowledge of the main biological structures, such as biological (macro)molecules, animal cells and tissues;
- understanding of their functions and main interactions;
- basic understanding of the structure and main characteristics of viruses and bacteria.