Anatomy & Neurobiology

  • GMS AN 702: Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This course covers the neurobiological bases of learning and memory from the cellular to the systems level. Initial sessions cover the behavioral aspects of learning and memory--how it is operationally defined and what are the different theoretical concepts from cognitive psychology that are current. Subsequent sessions investigate the neurophysiological, neuroanatomical, and neurochemical mechanisms of memory at the cellular level and then move on to the study of systems that function at the level of the whole organism. Concentration is on studies in mammals, particularly primates. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS AN 704: Experimental Design and Statistical Methods
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This course provides a working understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis. Each class consists of lectures, examples of problems and discussion of theoretical issues underlying a particular experimental design. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches to data analysis will be explored. 2 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS AN 707: Neuro Aging
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • GMS AN 708: Clinical Anatomy
    Graduate Prerequisites: Gross Anatomy
    An advanced anatomy course consisting of both guided laboratory dissection and related lectures on clinical anatomy by physicians in a variety of clinical specialties. Laboratory dissections are based on actual surgical approaches; whenever possible, and the relationship between gross anatomy radiographic anatomy is continually emphasized. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS AN 715: Professional Skills for Students in the Biomedical Sciences
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This course discusses many of the professional skills and ethical issues that are part of an academic biomedical career. Some of the topics include funding mechanisms, determination of authorship, intellectual property, conflict of interest, human and animal subject protection, reviewing responsibilities and mentoring. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS AN 716: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
    Graduate Prerequisites: background in neuroscience
    This course discusses the development of the nervous system and higher cognitive function through lectures by faculty engaged in research on these topics and through discussion of current primary literature. Emphasis is on primate and human brain systems involved in cognition. This course is designed to complement the Cognitive Neuroscience course offered in the Spring semester. 4 cr., Fall sem.
  • GMS AN 718: Methods in Neuroscience
    This course will provide a general overview of major techniques and methods used in contemporary neuroscience research. Lectures (accompanied by practical demonstrations in many cases) by faculty who are experts in these approaches will provide students with the knowledge to understand methods to probe the brain from molecules to behavior. 4 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS AN 719: Hum Gross Anat
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • GMS AN 722: Cell Org Tissue
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • GMS AN 723: Human Body Syst
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • 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. A laboratory component provides students the opportunity to perform dissections of specific brain areas and white matter pathways in human brain specimens. 4 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS AN 725: Neuroanatomy
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • GMS AN 726: Found Histology
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • GMS AN 777: Cell/Mol Neuro
    Graduate Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • 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: Spfc Topic Anat
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • 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.