Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• GMS AN 722: Cell Org Tissue
  Study of the basic types of tissues, followed by application to understanding the cellular organization of organs, and the anatomical basis for their function. Emphasis is on functional morphology at the light and electron microscope levels. Basic concepts in embryology and pathology are introduced where relevant. Computer-based virtual microscopy in laboratory exercises and discussions supplements companion lectures. This course is an introductory version of MS 123 Medical Histology, specially designed to complement GMS curricula. All students are required to have a laptop computer that meets CAMED standards.
• GMS AN 723: Human Body System
  This course is designed for entering graduate students who need an introduction to the basic organization of the various body systems. This is meant to be an entry-level course intended to provide the basic vocabulary and conceptual understanding for success in future medical gross anatomy course.
• GMS AN 724: Advanced Neuroanatomy
  This course builds on the foundation in neuroanatomy obtained in departmental neuroscience courses by examining the structure of the human central nervous system in greater detail. Discussions center around readings in advanced neuroanatomy textbooks such as The Human Central Nervous System: A Synopsis and Atlas by Rudolf Nieuwenhuys. 2cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 725: Neuroanatomy Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases
  Graduate Prerequisites: background in neurophysiology or consent of the instructor. This course covers the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems. In addition to an in-depth discussion of the neuroanatomy, each topic has an applied component in which students investigate the impact of neuroanatomical structures and systems on function. Students are presented with case studies in the lab portion of the course, which reinforce the clinical application of the course material and provide students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply lecture content. Critical thinking and clinical problem solving are emphasized throughout the course. 4 cr., Fall sem.
• GMS AN 726: Foundations of Histology
  This course focuses primarily on the histology (microscopic structure and function) of cells and tissues of the body. We incorporate some basic cell biology and physiology where necessary for a basic understanding of an organ system. Histology involves the application of skills based on visual learning. Students are exposed to a systematic analytical approach to tissue and organ identification, with an emphasis on structure and function relationship. Although we no longer use light microscopes and glass microscope slides, virtual microscopy (VM) nevertheless requires manipulative and visual interpretation skills. The course begins with detailed information about the four tissue types and then proceeds to how these tissues form the organs and organs systems of the human body. In addition, students learn new vocabulary that they will use in their futures studies. 4 cr., Spring sem.
• GMS AN 727: Human Embryology
  This two-unit course will focus on the typical human development during the embryological period (first eight weeks) of prenatal development. In addition, time will be devoted to describing atypical development in organ systems and how this can impact function. The course will begin with two introductory lectures that describe the early formation of the embryo, describing important events such as gastrulation, body folding, and cell differentiation. Understanding the terminology and the rapid changes during early embryogenesis (first four weeks) is necessary for a basic understanding of development prior to beginning organ system development. Students will be exposed to a systematic and analytical approach as to how undifferentiated cells develop into functional cells that form tissues and organ systems through an anatomical and physiological lens. The course will be coordinated with Human Gross Anatomy allowing students to recognize how the early formation of cells, tissues, and organ systems relates to the definitive/adult structure.
• GMS AN 731: HISTOLOGY
  HISTOLOGY
• GMS AN 777: Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  Graduate Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. The course is designed to impart graduate-level knowledge of molecular biology as it pertains to CNS development, maturation, connectivity, and maintenance. The course does not have a species-specific emphasis, but rather, draws on knowledge obtained from multiple species ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of molecular neuroscience topics extending from nucleic acid regulation and protein expression to extracellular and intracellular signaling pathways. How these processes serve as the underlying principles of cell division, differentiation, cell migration, patterning, and cell survival will be presented both in lectures and in readings and presentations of primary research articles. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 800: TEACHING METHDS
  TEACHING METHDS
• GMS AN 801: Seminar: Research Colloquium
  Oral presentation and discussion by students and staff members of topics of interest in anatomy and allied fields. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 802: Seminar: Research Colloquium
  Oral presentation and discussion by students and staff members of topics of interest in anatomy and allied fields. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 803: Res Practicum
  Varied topics in laboratory research.. Var. cr, Fall, Spring and Summer sems.
• GMS AN 804: Special Topics Anatomy
  Varied topics. Var. cr.
• GMS AN 805: Teaching Practicum in the Biomedical Sciences (Practicum, Vesalius 3)
  Graduate Prerequisites: GMS AN 806 - Students, putting theory into practice, work in collaboration with a selected faculty mentor in one of the following formats: large lecture, small lecture or seminar, workshop, or even proposing and developing a new course. Students may enroll in this course multiple times for different mentored experiences. Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 806: Foundations in Teaching in the Biomedical Sciences (Vesalius 1)
  This course offers instruction in the theory of teaching, presentation skills, and teaching methods. Effective teaching practices are taught and refined, and the methods of teaching in different formats (one-on-one, small group, large lecture, etc.) are evaluated. Lesson plan and support plan construction and the understanding of assessment and evaluation tools are particularly emphasized. 2 cr. Spring sem.
• GMS AN 807: Neuro Visual System
  This seminar is open to graduate students in all departments who have had a basic neuroscience course. Current research in visual anatomy and neurophysiology is discussed with an emphasis on how that research informs other areas of neuroscience, especially those fitting the interests of the students. Past topics have included: use of visual stimuli in fMRI, visual experiments to probe the physiology of cognition & consciousness, biological basis of computer vision. Students conduct literature reviews and present primary journal articles with guidance from faculty and guest speakers. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 808: Neuroanatomical Basis of Neurologic Disorders
  Prereq: Medical Neuroscience course or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Localization of specific anatomical changes in the brain in developmental and neurological disorders. Taught in modules with a specific focus. Blatt, Kemper 2 cr., Spring sem.
• GMS AN 809: Applied Teaching
  Graduate Prerequisites: AN 806 - This course builds on foundational material covered in AN 806: Teaching in the Biomedical Sciences. Students apply best-teaching practices to one of the existing biomedical-sciences courses offered through the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology. Students are assigned to a department course and work under the mentorship of the Course Director with other faculty in the course to further develop their skills in best practices in classroom teaching, laboratory teaching, assessment development and/or course management. 2cr., Spring and Fall.
• GMS AN 810: Systems Neurobiology
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor; undergraduate course in biological aspects of n euroscience (neurophysiology and neuroanatomy) or Medical Neuroscience - This course will cover the major sensory, motor, regulatory, and associative/integrative neural systems in depth from the basic cellular, neurophysiological, and neurochemical properties of the each to their overall function. 4 cr. Fall sem
• GMS AN 811: Cognitive Neuroscience
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course will cover topics in the various domains of higher cortical function, including attention, language, visuospatial abilities, memory and executive function. It will also cover topics in learning, sleep, addiction, and behaviors under the influence of circadian rhythms. 4 cr, Spring sem.