In the laboratory portion of the course, tissues from medical histology slide sets and electron micrographs are studied. Advanced techniques of tissue preparation, staining, and histochemistry. The gross and fine structure of the nervous system is correlated with function at each level of the spinal cord and brain. Lectures are supplemented in the laboratory by the study of microscopic sections and gross sections of the spinal cord, brain stem and whole brain. A lecture course designed to present the salient features of normal human development so that students will have a basis for comprehending normal adult anatomic relations and variations, and a basis for interpreting congenital pathology.
Students carry out a guided comprehensive review of the literature on a current research topic.
The topic is selected by agreement of the student and faculty member. Consent of instructor is required. Sample preparation, TEM operation, darkroom work, manuscript preparation, and an individualized research project. STEM, SEM, Diffraction, Darkfield. Provides the student with an introduction to research in cellular biology and neurobiology.