Anatomy

Medical Gross Anatomy is the study of the body's structure. The course is organized by the four major body regions: upper limb; back and lower limb; thorax, abdomen and pelvis; and head and neck.

Computer-aided instruction will be used to help students learning anatomy. The student is expected to learn anatomical terminology, three- dimensional, radiological, and live (palpatory) anatomy.

Throughout the course students will be challenged to relate the anatomy to solving clinical problems. The latter is an integral part of the anatomy curriculum. Students will be evaluated by a series of four written examinations. Course available to Master of Science degree-seeking students only.

Medical Histology is designed to give students a foundation of the basic structural and functional organization of cells and tissues in the human body. Histology focuses on the histologic study and microscopic anatomy of basic tissue types. The understanding of the normal histology presented in this course is critical for the student's ability to: (1) envision the cellular/tissue structures associated with the biochemical and physiological processes explained in other courses, and (2) identify and comprehend the abnormal histology present in Pathology. Pre-Requisites: Admission to the Master of Science, Biomedical Professions or Anatomical Sciences Program. Offered as an elective when available.

This unit provides an understanding of the basic anatomy of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, as well as the limbs. Radiographic images, cross-sectional imaging software, and diagrams are used to support the learning process.

This course will explore hypotheses that attempt to explain how arboreal apes evolved into terrestrial humans, and how the earliest hominins(human ancestors) evolved into modern H. sapiens. Special emphasis will be placed upon anatomical structures that are especially clinically relevant so that students begin to understand evolution's relevane to medicine. Content will be delievered through traditional lectures and textbook readings that are supplemented with readings from the peer-reviewed original literature, as well as hands-on laboratory exercises. Pre-Requisite: DO SYS 701

This course focuses on clinically-oriented human development from gametogenesis to birth. The first section of the course emphasizes developmental processes and early development of the embryo and fetus. The second section of the course emphasizes organ system development. Both sections will incorporate developmental genetics and clinical case vignettes to explain normal and abnormal development. Emphasis is placed on anatomical change with discussion of developmental mechanisms and physiology. This in-depth look at embryology will provide a more profound understanding of human anatomy. Pre-requisite: ANAT 501

Reading and conference with a faculty member(s). Students will give presentations and discuss topics with faculty. May be repeated. By permission only.

The graduate student conducts anatomical research under the supervision of a graduate research mentor. A written research report is required to complete the course. May be repeated for credit. Pre-requisites: Admissions to the MS program and permission of instructor

A graduate level course designed for the continued study of medical gross anatomy by method of full human dissection. Students will begin with basic dissection techniques and advance to more detailed methods. All sections of human anatomy will be covered - limbs, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, neck and head. Evaluation will be based on a performance grading rubric. Pre-Requisite: LMU-DCOM Masters Student status; successful completion of ANAT 501 Gross Anatomy, or by permission of instructor. 

This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures. The philosophical, historical, and psychological foundations of curriculum willbe explored to help students better understand how curriculum models might be utilized in an ever-changing and emerging educational environment. Topics will include Gross/Developmental, microscopic and neuroanatomy

This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures. The philosophical, historical, and psychological foundations of curriculum will be explored to help students better understand how curriculum models might be utilized in an ever changing and emerging educational environment. Topics explored will include course organization, teaching strategies/methods in the biological science classroom, preparing educational units, developing the laboratory content, teaching methods, learning styles, etc.