Graduate Courses BIOE 3702

BIOE 3700 - Human anatomy and imaging

Instructor: Hostler

Credits: 3

Term: Spring

Description: Detailed study of regional and systemic human anatomy.   Upon completing the course the student will have an understanding of normal anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, and basic anatomical imaging. The course is primarily delivered in a lecture format.   A number of class meetings will take place in the gross anatomy laboratory to view cadaver prosections and museum specimens.

Prerequisites:

Required Texts: A basic anatomy text will be required. An inexpensive basic imaging text is available and will be required. A cross sectional anatomy text will be optional

Course Objectives:

• Provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the structure of the human body.
• Provide a background for the study of other biomedical related sciences.
• Provide a basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy.
• Provide an introduction to anatomical imaging including conventional radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging and an understanding of how to relate human anatomy to an image.

Class/Labratory Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 0800 - 1100.