Approximate date |
Topic |
Location |
Text Chapter |
January 21 |
Class orientation
Neurons through the Microscope
Introduction to microscopy of CNS tissues. In Golgi and Nissl sections, identify neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, blood vessels, dendrites, axons, and cell bodies. In microscope sections identify white matter, gray matter, motor neurons, dorsal horns, ventral horns. |
L-4031 |
2-5 |
January 28 |
Gross !! Brains
Examine gross anatomy of human spinal cord. Examine intact and dissected human brains. |
L-4031
MDL |
1 and 6
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February 4 |
Spinal Cord Circuits
Basic neuron types and circuitry for the dorsal horn and ventral horn. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
5 |
February 11 |
Brainstem nuclei and tracts: Medulla & Pons
The basic layout of the brainstem in human cross sections. Motor and sensory systems for the head. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
7 |
February 18 |
Midbrain & Cranial nerves
Cranial nerve circuits for eye movements and facial sensation. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
7 & 8
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February 25 |
Diencephalon
The chief of staff to the cerebral cortex. Basic neuron types and circuitry of the dorsal thalamus. Localization of structures in human brain sections.
Review of cranial nerves |
L-4031 |
11 |
March 4 |
MID TERM EXAM |
L-4031 |
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March 8-14 |
Spring Break |
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March 18 |
Gross Anatomy of Cerebral Cortex in Human and Rat
A discussion of mice and men, and rats, using gross brains. |
L-4031 |
13 & 16 |
March 25 |
Cerebral cortex histology/localization
Basic neuron types and cellular organization of the neocortex. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
14 & 15 |
April 1 |
Basal Ganglia
Basic neuron types and circuits for motor control. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
12 |
April 8 |
Reticular Formation
Brainstem control of sleep and arousal. Localization of structures in human brain sections.
Cerebellum
Basic neuron types and circuitry of the cerebellum, inside and out. |
L-4031 |
9, 10 |
April 15 |
Rat Brain in Histological Sections
Examine slides of rat brain under the microscope to identify brain regions studied in the human. |
L-4031 |
2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
April 22 |
Limbic System: Hippocampus & Amygdala
Basic neuron types and circuitry of the hippocampus. Localization of structures in human brain sections. |
L-4031 |
18 |
April 29 |
Review of Systems and Structures
MRI & CT scans
Study normal and pathological cases from human MRI and CT |
L-4031 |
17, 19-24 |
May 6 |
FINAL EXAM |
E-4036 |
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