Functional Neuroanatomy Lab Syllabus
PURPOSE: To learn about the functional anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord and their supportive structures and to become acquainted with the analysis of clinical cases
SPRING 2011 -- LAB SCHEDULE TOPICS
| Date | Day | Topic |
| January 18 | Tu | Introduction to Neurobiology |
| January 20 | Th | Neurohistology & Neurocytology |
| January 25 | Tu | Embryology |
| January 27 | Th | Sheep Brains + Gross Exam. of Human Brain |
| February 1 | Tu | Ventricles/Meninges |
| February 3 | Th | Brain Vascularization |
| February 8 | Tu | Spinal Cord |
| February 10 | Th | Spinal nerves |
| February 15 | Tu | Review/Open laboratory |
| February 17 | Th | EXAMINATION I |
| February 22 | Tu | Brainstem Overview/Ascending Pathways |
| February 24 | Th | Descending Pathways |
| March 1 | Tu | Medulla Oblongata/Pons/Midbrain |
| March 3 | Th | Reticular Formation/ Activating System/Brainstem checklist |
| March 8 | Tu | Thalamus |
| March 10 | Th | Cerebral Hemispheres & Cerebral Cortex |
| March 15 | Tu | Review/Open laboratory |
| March 17 | Th | EXAMINATION II |
| March 21 | Tu | * - * - * - * - * - * - Spring Break - * - * - * - * - * - * |
| March 25 | Th | * - * - * - * - * - * - Spring Break - * - * - * - * - * - * |
| March 29 | Tu | Hypothalamus |
| March 31 | Th | Basal Nuclei (Ganglia)/ Cerebellum |
| April 5 | Tu | Olfactory and Limbic systems |
| April 7 | Th |
Cranial Nerves Overview Cranial Nerves: II, IV, VI, XII |
| April 12 | Tu | Cranial Nerves: II & VIII |
| April 14 | Th | Cranial Nerves: V & VII |
| April 19 | Tu | Cranial Nerves: IX, X, XI |
| April 21 | Th | Visceral Nervous System |
| April 26 | Tu | Review/Open laboratory |
| April 28 | Th | EXAMINATION III |
1. THE HUMAN BRAIN, an introduction to its functinal anatomy, John Nolte, sixth edition: Mosby-Elsevier, 2009
2. Human Brain Coloring Book, Diamond, Scheibel & Elson, Harper & Row, 1985
3. Structure of the Human Brain, A Photographic Atlas, 3rd Edition, DeArmond, Fusco, and Dewey, Oxford Press, 1989
Recommended Readings:
1. Enriching Heredity - Diamond (based on her research)
2. Magic Trees of the Mind - Diamond
Other Courses Led by Professor Diamond:
IB 131 - Human Anatomy - Fall - 3 units.
Description: Learn about the "house in which you will spend your 100 years"; from the skeleton, to muscles, to body systems.
IB 131A - Applied Anatomy - Fall - 1 unit.
Description: Former students who succeeded through medical related professions come and talk about their personal and professional lives.
IB 131L - Human Anatomy Lab - Fall - 2 units.
Description: Laboratory where a hands on approach is used to learn Human Anatomy.
IB 133 - Anatomy Enrichment Program - Spring - 2 units.
Description: Open to those students who earned either an A or B in IB 131. Students teach anatomy to local public schools.