• ANAT–D 503 Gross Anatomy for Medical Students (165 hrs.) (7 cr.) Study and dissection of entire body, using regional approach. Frequent conferences and discussions with members of staff. Series of lectures on radiographic anatomy and clinical application of anatomy. Seifert

• ANAT–D 504 Histology (90 hrs.) (4 cr.) Lectures and laboratory study of the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body; correlation of structure and function. McAteer

• ANAT–D 505 Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology (105 hrs.) (5 cr.) A multidisciplinary consideration of structural, functional, and clinical features of the human nervous system. Wong

Graduate Courses and Electives

The courses listed below are primarily intended for students seeking the M.S. or Ph.D. degree in anatomy and for medical students seeking a combined M.D. and graduate degree. Complete program information is provided in the University Graduate School Bulletin and/or departmental brochure.

• ANAT–D 501 Functionally-Oriented Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.) P: K101 Concepts of Biology I or K103 Concepts of Biology II, or K331 Embryology, or equivalent. Enrollment: Consent of instructor Introduction to the concepts, terminology, and basic structure of the human body. Prosection of the body will use a regional approach. Emphasis on providing fundamental knowledge of the structure/function of major organ systems, peripheral nervous system, and vascular supply to the trunk, head and neck, limbs, and back. Shew

• ANAT–D 502 Basic Histology (4 cr.) Lecture and laboratory instruction on the microscopic structure of the basic tissues and organs of the body. Condon

• ANAT–D 526 Methods in Cell and Neurobiology (4 cr.) Methodology and theory of the latest techniques in analyzing biological structure, including chemistry of cell structure, chemical and molecular neuroanatomy, imaging neurochemistry, quantitative image analysis, and cell-cell interactions. Lab provides experience with 15 commonly used methods in current cell biology and neurobiology research. Zhou

• ANAT–D 527 Neuroanatomy (3 cr.) Introduction to terminology, pathways, organization, and concepts of the human nervous system. Emphasis on providing fundamental knowledge of the structure, neurochemistry, and molecular mechanisms of the central and peripheral nervous systems in health and disease. Kubek

• ANAT–G 801 Experimental Approaches to Cell Structure and Function (var. cr.) The overall objective of this graduate course in cell biology is to present, in an experimental context, information integrating cell structure with cell function. The focus is on topics in which new information on cell structure has enhanced or reformulated our understanding of cell function. Staff

• ANAT–G 819 Basic Bone Biology (2 cr.) P: One semester introductory biology. An introduction to basic bone biology, including bone morph-ology, composition, and physiology; cell biology of bone cells; measurement techniques; adaptation to the mechanical and metabolic environments; regulatory factors and mineral homeostasis; and growth and development. Staff
  

• ANAT–D 850 Gross Anatomy (8 cr.) A survey course of human anatomy, including a complete dissection. Seifert

• ANAT–D 851 Histology (4 cr.) A complete survey of the microscopic structure of the tissues and organs of the body. McAteer

• ANAT–D 852 Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology (5 cr.) A systematic study of the nervous system. Wong

• ANAT–D 854 Histochemistry and Cytochemistry (3 cr.) P: D851. Application of histochemical techniques to the study of organs and tissues and to special problems. Odd years. Staff

• ANAT–D 856 Advanced Histology (1–5 cr.) In-depth consideration of selected topics on the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs. Staff

• ANAT–D 860 Research (arr. cr.)

• ANAT–D 861 Seminar (1 cr.) Required of all graduate students in residence. Presentations of papers by students, staff, and outside speakers. Includes post-seminar discussion. Staff

• ANAT–D 862 Anatomical Techniques (arr. cr.) Introduction to techniques in anatomical research and in preparation of teaching materials. Staff

• ANAT–D 864 Advanced Gross Anatomy (1–5 cr.) P: D503. Functional, clinical, and developmental gross morphology of specific regions of the human body; special topics may vary. Staff

• ANAT–D 865 Developmental Neuroanatomy (3 cr.) Basic principles and problems relating to prenatal and postnatal development and aging of the central nervous system. Staff

• ANAT–D 866 Electron Microscopy (2 cr.) P: D851 or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Introduction to electron microscopy, including rationale of biological specimen preparation, general principles of instrument operation, and related techniques. Gattone

• ANAT–D 867 Electron Microscopy Laboratory (arr. cr.) P: D866 and consent of instructor. C: D866 and consent of instructor. Enrollment limited. The application of techniques for electron microscopy of biological specimens, including preparative procedures, instrument operation, and photographic processing. Miller

• ANAT–D 870 Tissue Culture: Lecture (2 cr.) C: D871. Study of living animal cells and tissues maintained in an artificial environment, with emphasis on growth, differentiation, and their response to various factors. Staff

• ANAT–D 871 Tissue Culture: Laboratory (2 cr.) C: D870. Application of laboratory techniques used in preparation of in vitro cultures, and their use in biomedical research. Staff

• ANAT–D 875 Topics in Advanced Neuroanatomy (2–5 cr.) Examination of the anatomy and related physiology and neurochemistry of selected brain areas. Topics will include regional structures (in spinal cord, brain stem, diencephalon, or telencephalon) or specific neurological systems (sensory, motor, or autonomic-visceral). Area of study to be arranged with instructor. Staff

• ANAT–D 876 Neurotransmitter and Neuroendocrine Cytology and Anatomy (3 cr.) Detailed examination of the cytology and connections, chemical and physiological regulatory mechanisms, interactions, and functions of neurotransmitter or neurohormonal cells, including central neurons utilizing dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, acetylcholine, amino acid transmitters, substance P, and endorphins. Regulation and function of neuroendocrine transducers related to anterior and posterior pituitary, adrenal medulla, pineal. Kubek

• ANAT–D 878 Anatomy Teaching Practicum (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course is designed to provide each student with supervised teaching experiences in gross anatomy, histology, and neuroscience, as well as critical reviews of all teaching duties. May be repeated for credit. Staff

• ANAT–D 888 Development and Molecular Neurobiology (3 cr.) P: D505 or D527. This in-depth course in neurobiology is designed to help students understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the develop-ment of, as well as the normal and abnormal functions of, the nervous system. Special emphasis will be placed on both experimental and theoretical approaches that have led to our current knowledge of the nervous system. Staff

• ANAT–D 899 Senior Elective in Anatomy (arr. hrs.) (arr. cr.) A variety of electives are offered within the department. Specific information on each elective is available in the Senior Elective Program Course Listing, which is updated and published in February each year. These electives are offered in the Medical Center facilities and in approved programs in clinics and hospitals throughout the state. Staff