Anatomy & Neurobiology

• 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 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.
• GMS AN 815: Writing
  A fundamental requirement for success in biomedical science is the ability to write in a clear and concise manner. This course will introduce students to the structural and stylistic components of writing a scientific paper (Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Literature Cited) and of writing an NIH style grant proposal (Title, Specific Aims, Research Plan). 2 cr., Fall sem.
• GMS AN 820: Inter Systems
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course in interdisciplinary science will provide students with a hands-on experience in the development and use of systems dynamic and computer based models to study biological systems in research areas such as neurobiology. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 901: Anatomy Research
  Research Credits. Fall sem.
• GMS AN 902: Anatomy Research
  Research Credits. Spring sem.
• GMS AN 904: Research Practicum
  Varied topics. 2 cr, Spring sem.