Courses

• GMS AN 700: Medical Histology (MED MS 123)
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Study of cell, tissue, organ, and system histology. Emphasis is on functional morphology at the light and electron microscope levels. Computer-based virtual microscopy in laboratory exercises and discussions supplements companion lectures. This is the BUSM I Medical Histology course and it is designed to coincide with the Medical Physiology, Medical Endocrinology, and the Medical Immunology courses with which it runs concurrently. Two fall semester medical school lectures are included in this course. A laptop computer that meets BUSM standards is required. Vaughan, staff. 6 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 701: Gross Anatomy
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Human anatomy in three units: back and limbs; thorax, abdomen and pelvis; and head and neck. Zumwalt, staff. Var cr, Fall sem. Begins in August.
• GMS AN 704: Experimental Design and Statistical Methods
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course provides a working understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis. Each class consists of lectures, examples of problems and discussion of theoretical issues underlying a particular experimental design. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches to data analysis will be explored. Joseph. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 705: Medical Histology A
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Study of basic cells and tissues followed by study of the histology of the circulatory system, integument, and the gastrointestinal system and its associated glands. Emphasis is on functional morphology at the light and electron microscope levels. Computer-based virtual microscopy in laboratory exercises and discussions supplements companion lectures. This course is similar in content and staff to GMS AN 700, except that it is taught as a two-semester course to be followed by GMS AN 706 (Histology B). This course is designed to coincide with GMS Physiology A course topics, but may be taken without the Physiology course. All students are required to have a laptop computer that meets BUSM standards. Toth, staff. 3 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 706: Medical Histology B
  Prereq: GMS AN 705. Includes study of the histology of respiratory, lymphoid, and renal systems, male and female reproductive systems, cartilage and bone, and endocrine organs. Emphasis is on functional morphology at the light and electron microscope levels. Computer-based virtual microscopy in laboratory exercises and discussions supplements companion lectures. This course is similar in content and staff to GMS AN 700, except that it is taught as a two-semester course with GMS AN 705. This spring-semester histology course is designed to coincide with GMS Physiology B and GMS Endocrinology topics, but may be taken without these two courses. All students are required to have a laptop computer that meets BUSM standards. Toth, staff. 3 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 708: Clinical Anatomy
  Prereq: Gross Anatomy. An advanced anatomy course consisting of both guided laboratory dissection and related lectures on clinical anatomy by physicians in a variety of clinical specialties. Laboratory dissections are based on actual surgical approaches; whenever possible, and the relationship between gross anatomy radiographic anatomy is continually emphasized. Van Houte, Hoyt. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 715: Professional Skills for Students in the Biomedical Sciences
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course discusses many of the professional skills and ethical issues that are part of an academic biomedical career. Some of the topics include funding mechanisms, determination of authorship, intellectual property, conflict of interest, human and animal subject protection, reviewing responsibilities and mentoring. Zucker. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 718: Methods in Neuroscience
  Prereq: Systems Neuroscience and consent of instructor. This course will provide a general overview of major techniques and methods used in contemporary neuroscience research. It is designed to provide students with knowledge to understand methods to probe the brain from molecules to behavior. Luebke, Soghomonian. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 722: Cellular Organization of Tissues
  Study of the basic types of tissues, followed by application to understanding the cellular organization of organs, and the anatomical basis for their function. Emphasis is on functional morphology at the light and electron microscope levels. Basic concepts in embryology and pathology are introduced where relevant. Computer-based virtual microscopy in laboratory exercises and discussions supplements companion lectures. This course is an introductory version of MS 123 Medical Histology, specially designed to complement GMS curricula. All students are required to have a laptop computer that meets BUSM standards. Toth, staff. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 801: Seminar: Research Colloquium
  Oral presentation and discussion by students and staff members of topics of interest in anatomy and allied fields. TBA. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 802: Seminar: Research Colloquium
  Oral presentation and discussion by students and staff members of topics of interest in anatomy and allied fields. TBA. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 803: Special Topics in Anatomy
  Presentation of problems of current interest in anatomical science offered to small groups of students at the instigation of either interested faculty or students. Examples of topics that might be discussed are: differentiation; aging in specific areas of the brain; electron microscopy; fine structure of neurons; biology of the lung; and retinal biology. Rushmore. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 804: Special Topics in Anatomy
  Presentation of problems of current interest in anatomical science offered to small groups of students at the instigation of either interested faculty or students. Examples of topics that might be discussed are: differentiation; aging in specific areas of the brain; electron microscopy; fine structure of neurons; biology of the lung; and retinal biology. Rushmore. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 805: Vesalius Module Teaching Practicum
  Prereq: GMS AN 804. Students, putting theory into practice, work in collaboration with a selected faculty mentor in one of the following formats: large lecture, small lecture or seminar, or proposing a new course. Students may enroll in this course multiple times for different mentored experiences. Vaughan. Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS AN 806: Teaching Methds
  
• GMS AN 807: Neurobiology of the Visual System
  Prereq: GMS MS 703 or consent of instructor. This seminar is open to graduate students in all departments who have had a basic neuroscience course. Current research in visual anatomy and neurophysiology is discussed with an emphasis on how that research informs other areas of neuroscience, especially those fitting the interests of the students. Past topics have included: use of visual stimuli in fMRI, visual experiments to probe the physiology of cognition & consciousness, biological basis of computer vision. Students conduct literature reviews and present primary journal articles with guidance from faculty and guest speakers. Toth. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 810: Systems Neurobiology
  Prereq: consent of instructor; undergraduate course in biological aspects of neuroscience (neuro-physiology and neuro-anatomy) or GMS MS 703. This course will cover the major sensory, motor, regulatory, and associative/integrative neural systems in depth from the basic cellular, neurophysiological, and neurochemical properties of the each to their overall function. Rosene. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS AN 811: Cognitive Neuroscience
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course will cover topics in the various domains of higher cortical function, including attention, language, visuospatial abilities, memory and executive function. It will also cover topics in learning, sleep, addiction, and behaviors under the influence of circadian rhythms. Moss. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS AN 820: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Systems Science: Dynamic Modeling
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course in interdisciplinary science will provide students with a hands-on experience in the development and use of systems dynamic and computer based models to study biological systems in research areas such as neurobiology. Bergetho, Hallock. 2 cr, SS.
• GMS AN 901: Anatomy Research
  Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.

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