The course includes the study of human cells and tissues with emphasis on the relationships of structure and function as seen through the use of modern cell biological techniques. The course involves an extensive analysis of the morphological, physiological, and behavioral aspects of the human nervous system. Clinical conferences will be used to illustrate normal and abnormal mechanisms of neural function and structure. The following courses are offered on alternating years, or as needed, for graduate credit in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Introduction to the theory and practice of scanning and transmission electron microscopy.
Students gain hands on experience in basic techniques.
Lecture and demonstration based course dealing with in-depth analysis of developmental phenomena including gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and neurulation. Emphasis is placed on molecular mechanisms and the experimental approach to developmental problems. Presentations by students and faculty of in-depth reviews of a particular topic of interest. Students must be prepared to actively participate in the discussion period. This course may be taken repeatedly for credit.