Human Anatomy / BIO 4008L Human Anatomy Lab

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This course is intended for students who desire to pursue medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health professional degrees and graduate degrees in anatomy. This course presents a systemic approach to the study of the human body. Lecture presentation begins with an introduction of anatomical terminology and an overview of cellular processes and tissue classification. Students then learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive, Case studies will be used so that students can solve complex medical problems in anatomy. The laboratory component of the course generally parallels and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of preserved specimens, models, histological slides, skeletal materials, and virtual cadaver demonstration. The lecture and lab will be integrated in two 3-hour time blocks each week. Prerequisite: Students must complete one of the following course groupings: BIO 1004; BIO 2005 and BIO 2006. Corequisite: BIO 4008L