For details on the B.Sc. in Anatomy and Cell Biology, as well as the B.Sc. in Cell Biology & Biotechnology, see the College of Arts & Science section.
GRADUATE COURSES
Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, College of Graduate Studies & Research
Students should note that most graduate courses are offered only every second year. Please inquire.
ANAT 732.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Human Histology
1/2(2L&2P)
Prerequisite(s): ANAT 200; or equivalent cell biology course.
A survey of human tissue organization and systematic study of the normal arrangement of cells and tissues into organs and organ systems.
ANAT 801.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Human Gross Anatomy
1&2(2L-6P-1S)
Prerequisite(s): ANAT 202; or equivalent.
A practical study of the macroscopic structure of the human body by regional dissection and study of prepared specimens. Lectures are closely integrated with the laboratory sessions. Correlation of structure and function is emphasized and surface and radiological anatomy are included.
ANAT 813.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Experimental Medicine
1&2(8P)
Provides advanced training in experimental methods to study the normal morphology and function of tissues and their reactions to pathogenic stimuli.
ANAT 820.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Experimental Embryology
2(8L/P)
Prerequisite(s): ANAT 331; or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
Deals with the causal analysis of embryological development as studied by morphological, surgical, physical and chemical methods. In the main, vertebrate embryos will be studied but some invertebrate material will also be used.
ANAT 821.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Advanced Topics in Developmental Biology
1/2(4S)
Prerequisite(s): ANAT 331; or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
A review of recent advances in the study of developmental biology. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of different experimental animal systems to research in a variety of areas in the field.
ANAT 824.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Current Topics in Cell Biology of Myelinating Glia
1(3S/R)
Prerequisite(s): ANAT 200 and ANAT 210 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
Students will read journal articles on the myelinating glia of the CNS and PNS to identify the cell biological questions being asked, the techniques being used to study the cell biology of these cells, and the roles the cells play in normal and pathological functioning of the nervous system.
ANAT 830.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology
1/2(4S)
Prerequisite(s): At least one senior level course in biochemistry, genetics or cell biology; or permission from the instructor.
Recent developments in cell and molecular biology research will be examined. Students will present and evaluate selected publications from current literature. Among the topics of interest are: Signal Transduction, Development and Differentiation, apoptosis, gene expression/transcription, cell and organelle structure, and DNA dynamics and chromosome structures.
ANAT 840.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Development of the Nervous System
2(2L&2S)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
A comprehensive survey of the development of the vertebrate nervous system. Learning will be guided by examination of the experimental scientific literature. Topics include neurulation, cell migration, process outgrowth, trophism, differentiation, and extended consideration of the formation of synapses and refinement of patterns of connectivity.
ANAT 898.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Special Topics
1/2(2S/R)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
Study in selected areas of morphological sciences may be undertaken with the consent of the Department Graduate Committee. Involves reading assignments, lectures, and tutorials. Students will be required to participate in discussion, give oral presentations, and prepare a series of essays.
ANAT 990
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»
Scientific Communication
Prerequisite(s): Open only to graduate students in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
First year graduate students will receive practical training in written and oral scientific communication. Topics include scientific writing technique and style, effective oral communication, electronic research tools and electronic presentation tools. All graduate students will attend a student-run seminar series, and make one presentation in that series each year they are enrolled in the program.