Courses
The following is a listing of courses offered by the Department of Anatomy in our program of Graduate Studies. For a listing of courses offered by our Department to students in the School of Medicine or the School of Dentistry, please refer to a current copy of the Bulletin of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
| No. | Course Title | Description | Course Director | Credit (qtr hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 (600) | Human Gross Anatomy (Dental) | Study of the human body with dissections; emphasis on head, neck, torso | Johnson | 7 |
| 701 (601) | Human Microscopic and Developmental Anatomy (Dental) | Study of microscopic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs | Clower | 6 |
| 702 (612) | Human Neuroanatomy (Dental) | Introductory study of the human nervous system | Hutchins | 3 |
| 711 (611) | Human Gross Anatomy (Medical) | Study of human body including complete dissection | Moore | 9 |
| 713 (613) | Microscopic Anatomy (Medical) | Study of structure and function of cells, tissues and organs | Naftel | 6 |
| 715 (615) | Neurobiology (Medical) |
Study of human nervous system | Haines | 6 |
| 717 | Introduction to Research Techniques | Discussion and laboratory experience | TBA | TBA |
| 722 | Advanced Topics in Anatomy | Participatory discussion seminar of current research topics | TBA | TBA |
| 725 | High Resolution Microscopy | Introduction to the principles of light optics and discussion of application of these basic concepts to electron microscopy. Didactic and laboratory instruction | TBA | TBA |
| 726 | Topics in Developmental Anatomy | Introduction to developmental anatomy through directed readings and discussion | TBA | TBA |
| 727 | Histochemistry | Histochemical theory and techniques with emphasis on structural and functional interactions in cells and tissues. Prerequisite: Anatomy 701 or 713 or equivalent. Biochemistry is recommended | TBA | TBA |
| 730 | Advanced Gross Anatomy | Detailed structural and functional analysis of selected regions of the body. Prerequisite: Anatomy 700 or 711 or equivalent | TBA (Moore) | TBA |
| 731 | Advanced Microscopic Anatomy | Detailed study of particular cell(s), tissue(s) or organ(s). Prerequisite: Anatomy 701 or 713 or equivalent | TBA | TBA |
| 733 | Advanced Neurobiology | Detailed study of particular areas or of specific functional systems within the nervous system. Prerequisite: Anatomy 715 or equivalent | TBA | TBA |
| 734 | Advanced Developmental Anatomy | Detailed study of structual and functional events taking place during embryological development. Prerequisite: Anatomy 726 or equivalent | TBA | TBA |
| 735 | Special Topics in Sensory Systems | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 736 | Special Topics in Motor Systems | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 737 | Special Topics in Cell Biology | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 738 | Special Topics in Neural Integration | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 739 | Special Topics in Vascular Structure and Function | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 740 | Readings in Contemporary Anatomy | Subject to be arranged | TBA | TBA |
| 750 | Thesis Research Proposal | An advanced course in which Masters students prepare a research proposal for their thesis research project | TBA | TBA |
| 760 | Dissertation Research Proposal | An advanced course in which Doctoral students prepare a research proposal for their dissertation research project | TBA | TBA |
| 790 | Thesis and Thesis Research | Independent research leading to writing of Masters thesis | TBA | max of 9 |
| 798 | Dissertation and Dissertation Research | Independent research leading to writing of Doctoral dissertation | TBA | max of 9 |
For further information or to send comments, please send Email to:
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