Many of the experiments are open-ended and require the student to investigate and evalute data from their work. This course is aimed at juniors. Classical embryology is correlated with developmental principles in the lecture and laboratory material. A mini-reseach project that investigates the fetal development of a tissue or gland is required as part of the laboratory experience. The electron microscopy course is designed to teach the fundamentals of tissue preparation, sectioning, photography, and electron microscopy operation.
Students spend about the final third of the course time working on an independent mini-project.
Enrollment is limited. Accessories in the adjacent laboratory room include an LKB knife maker and LKB pyramidatome and ultramicrotrome. Class size is limited and enrollment is via instructor permission. This course examines neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, renal, and muscular system physiology in mammalian and human organisms. The laboratory sessions investigate physiology of various living organisms including rats, frogs, turtles, and humans.