The student develops a knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and facts of human gross anatomy as it relates to function and clinical problems.  Lectures, clinical case-based and problem-based learning, computer-aided instructional materials, and student dissection. 

The student gains a fundamental knowledge of gross and microscopic structure of the human nervous system.  This also includes the organs of special sense.  Integrated into this structural base are the major physiological, pharmacological, and neurological aspects of the nervous system.  Laboratory sessions permit individual study of the structure of the human brain and spinal cord. 

The student gains a fundamental knowledge of gross and microscopic structure of the human nervous system.  This also includes the organs of special sense.  Integrated into this structural base are the major physiological, pharmacological, and neurological aspects of the nervous system.  Laboratory sessions permit individual study of the structure of the human brain and spinal cord.

The focus of this course is on the cellular mechanisms of differentiation, chiefly in vertebrate system.  Topics include factors involved in commitment and induction, differential gene expression, role of growth factors, extracellular matrix, and cell-cell interactions.

A course that provides knowledge of the structure and function of cells, including the experimental foundations of cell and molecular biology (this course is the same as the BMSC 312 in the Core Curriculum.

An introduction to the fundamentals of electron microscopy and to the ultrastructural basis of the cells and tissues of the body.  The aims of the course to learn: (a)  the basic operation of the electron microscope and auxiliary equipment; (b) specimen preparation techniques; and (c) and recognize the ultrastructure of cell constituents.

A multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the nervous system at an advance level, which includes participation by faculty of various basic science and clinical departments.  Topics for presentation and discussion are drawn from all aspects of the nervous system structure and function.  Special emphasis is placed on recent experimental developments in the field of neuroscience.

Advanced reading course providing an overview of the CNS-immune interactions.

The study of the basic mechanisms of how hormone, neuroendocrine and growth factor messages are transduced into actions of the cell.  Major signal transduction pathways within the cell will be explored (cross reference with Physiology 471)

A survey course presentation of various anatomical techniques that are used in the research lab is presented.

An introduction to the principles involved in conducting scientific research including hypothesis testing, experimental design and interpretation of data.

A practical experience in the teaching of neuroscience to medical and graduate students.  Students assist in the planning, preparation and teaching of laboratory sessions.  The course allows students to place the experience of teaching neuroscience on their transcripts as a graded course indicating to future employers that they have gained teaching experience.

An overview of the relevant current conservation of medicine issues. Lectures are teleconferenced to/and from Loyola University Medical Center, Brookfield Zoo, The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, and Loyola's Lakeside Campus.

This is a seminar course involving the study of neuro-anatomical and behavioral changes that occur in response to nervous system damage in adult and newborn animal models or humans.

An introduction to the temporal structure of biological systems as evidenced by rhythmic variation in metabolic phenomena.