MS in Integrative Anatomical Sciences

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General Course Information

The MS in Integrative Anatomical Sciences is a two semester MS program that begins in early August with intensive instruction in gross anatomy. Students have the opportunity to assist in teaching gross anatomy during the regular academic year.

Students in a classroom

Fall Semester Courses

Required courses (14 units)

  • A complete dissection of the adult human body. Supplementary lectures and demonstrations. Emphasis on correlating development, structure and function.

  • Study of microscopic anatomy emphasizing embryonic origin of the body plan, cells, tissues, and organs; ultrastructural and functional correlations.

  • Structure and function of the human nervous system with emphasis on central conduction pathways, especially those of clinical significance.

  • Introduces pedagogical principles of learning and assessment, effective content delivery and instructional design for anatomical teaching.

  • Required courses (9 units)

    IAS 504 Human Skeletal Anatomy (3 units).
    IAS 505 Human Development: Clinically Oriented Embryology (3 units).
    IAS 581 Teaching in the Anatomical Sciences: Practicum (3 units).

     

    + 3 units of Elective courses

Spring Semester Courses

Required courses (12 units)

  • An intensive introduction to the human skeleton and the fundamentals of bone and dental biology. Covers a variety of topics including: skeletal development; functional interpretation of bone and bony processes; osteological and dental pathology; human anatomical variation; laboratory analyses and imaging techniques; methods for estimating age, sex, and stature; and comparative osteology.

  • System-based course covering the anatomical and molecular processes that shape human embryological development with an emphasis on relevant clinical correlations. Includes gross anatomy lab component.

  • Obtain a deeper understanding of clinical anatomy, develop pedagogical skills in small-group anatomical demonstration, and learn to prepare practical exams.

  • For more information, visit the course catalog.