Courses

Graduate

BIMD 500. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of Biomedical Science. 6 credits. Fall semester. Prerequisites: (a) a year of organic chemistry or (b) one semester of organic chemistry plus a course in either biochemistry or cell biology, or (c) permission of the course director. A series of lectures and discussion groups with emphasis on interrelated themes in basic biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Lectures will include current and emerging areas of research, while discussion will center on methods, techniques and expansion of lecture topics.

BIMD 510. Basic Biomedical Statistics. 2 credits. A series of lectures, demonstrations and exercises to provide students with the basic rationales for the use of statistics in the assessment of biomedical data and a selected set of the most common and useful statistical tests. Spring semester.

BIMD 513. Seminars in Biomedical Science. 1 credit. A series of presentations on original research conducted by UND faculty members as well as extramural leaders in academic and industrial research in the biomedical sciences. Students will participate through assigned reading and writing exercises related to the presentations.

BIMD 516. Responsible Conduct of Research. *1 credit. A series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics related to responsible conduct in research. Students will examine a variety of issues including introduction to ethical decision making, the experience of conflict, laboratory practices, data management, reporting of research, conflict of interest, and compliance. Examples and case studies will be drawn primarily from the biomedical sciences.

ANAT 501. Biomedical Information Retrieval. 1 credit. S/U grading only. Offered every session either in a group setting or on an individual basis. This course integrates electron information retrieval techniques with biomedical research education to develop the student's ability to augment traditional learning and research. Electronic techniques covered include database searching and Internet resources.

ANAT 505. Seminar in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1 credit. This course provides students an opportunity to organize and orally present scientific information to an audience in a forum conducive to the development of their skills in effective communication. Seminars delivered by students, UND faculty, and other invited speakers present current advancements in biomedical research that promote student learning of principles of biomedical sciences.

ANAT 513. Gross Anatomy I. 3 credits. A series of lectures and laboratories providing opportunity for understanding the structure and function of the adult human body. Complete dissection of the extremities, neck, back, and thoracic region of the human body and study of the topographic relations of structures and normal anatomy through multiple clinical imaging modalities will be conducted. Prerequisites: None

ANAT 514. Gross Anatomy II. 3 credits. A series of lectures and laboratories providing opportunity for understanding the structure and function of the adult human body. Complete dissection of the human pelvis, abdomen and head, and study of the topographic relations of structures and normal anatomy through multiple clinical imaging modalities will be conducted. Prerequisite: ANATOMY 513 or permission of Course Director.

ANAT 515. Histology I. 2 credits. A series of lecture and laboratory sessions providing a comprehensive study of normal microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the body. Laboratory sessions will include utilization of microscopic and virtual slides, video and digital images, student presentations and discussion with faculty. Topics include epithelia, connective tissue, fetal membranes, muscle tissue, integument, blood and bone marrow, the cardiovascular, immune, and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: None.

ANAT 516. Histology II. 2 credits. A series of lecture and laboratory sessions providing a comprehensive study of normal microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the body. Laboratory sessions will include utilization of microscopic and virtual slides, video and digital images, student presentations and discussion with faculty. Topics include nervous, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, male and female reproductive systems and organs of special sense. Prerequisite: ANAT 515 or permission of the Course Director.

ANAT 518. Developmental Biology and Human Embryology I. 2 credits. A series of lectures provide a comprehensive study of human embryology. Lecture topics will address gametogenesis, early embryological stages, development of the fetal membranes and placenta, limb and muscle development, and development of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In addition to lectures, student oral presentations will address some of the principal developmental mechanisms underlying human embryology. Prerequisites: None.

ANAT 519. Developmental Biology and Human Embryology II. 2 credits. A series of lectures providing a comprehensive study of human embryology. Lecture topics will address development of the gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, male and female reproductive and nervous systems, and the special senses. In addition to lectures, student oral presentations will address some of the principal developmental mechanisms underlying human embryology. Prerequisite: ANAT 518 or permission of the Course Director.

ANAT 522. Neuroscience. 6 credits. Faculty-guided inquiry and discussion of readings, student presentations, and neuroanatomy laboratory work introduce students to study of the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics address neural signaling and aspects of developmental, sensorimotor, regulatory, and cognitive neurobiology. Relevant experimental and clinical applications serve as preparation for further, more advanced study of the nervous system. Prerequisites: None.

ANAT 590. Readings in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1 to 3 credits. Students may elect to do a "readings" project with any of the members of the departmental faculty, in areas related to the faculty member's research field.

ANAT 591. Special Topics in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. A series of lectures, discussions and/or laboratory experiences developed around a specific topic in the anatomical or cell biological sciences.

ANAT 593. Research in Anatomy and Cell Biology. Credits arranged. Research is offered in the specialty fields of the faculty of the department, and involves a variety of problems and research tools in morphology and cell biology.

ANAT 595. Advanced Gross Anatomy. Credits arranged, with a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Anatomy 513 or equivalent. The work of the course consists of the preparation of regional dissections, made under the director of an instructor.

* Available to students registering in graduate degree programs in the biomedical sciences or by permission of the instructor.

Undergraduate

ANAT 204. Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel. 3 credits. This series of two lectures per week presents a systematic study of the human body. F,S

ANAT 204L. Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel. 2 credits. Laboratory exploration of human gross anatomy to complement Anatomy 204. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ANAT 204. F, S

ANAT 490. Directed Studies in Anatomy. 1–3 credits (repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits). Supervised studies and/or laboratory experiences in morphology for one or more students. F,S,SS

ANAT 498. Internship in Anatomy. 1–15 credits (repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits). Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and instructor consent. This course will provide in-depth study and/or laboratory experiences in morphology in fields of faculty specialization. F,S,SS

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