Current Students: Courses - Department of Anatomy and Chemistry

* Associated lecture and lab courses must be taken concurrently on a student's first attempt. If a course needs to be remediated, students are allowed to take only the portion failed.

ANAT-110 Systemic and Histologic Anatomy* 5 units, 55 hours
This course is an introduction to the functional morphology and microanatomy of the human body. Emphasis is given to enhancement of the student's working vocabulary as it relates to human structure. A survey of human systems is given. The microanatomy is described at the tissue level of organization. Correlation of structure and function of epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues is emphasized.

ANAT-111 Skeletal Anatomy* 2 units, 22 hours
An integrative approach to the skeletal system is taken in this course. Included are detailed gross and microscopic anatomy of bones and joints; their respective classifications; structure-function correlations; osteogenesis; and chondrogenesis. The student should expect to develop a basic vocabulary of terms relating to the osseous and cartilaginous components of the body.

ANAT-114 Peripheral Neuroanatomy 4 units, 44 hours
This course deals with the cranial nerves, their central connections in the brain, and their distribution. Subsequent studies concentrate on the spinal nerves and their peripheral distribution. Theories of segmental nerve interference and dysfunction are explored.

ANAT-125 Embryology 3 units, 33 hours
This basic course dealing with genetics, fertilization, and the in utero developmental process. Consideration is given to the general pattern of development of specific organ systems. Principles of development are stressed. Prerequisites: PHYS-115, ANAT-110

ANAT-126 Regional Anatomy I (Offered every other term SP/FA) 3 units, 33 hours
The anatomy of the upper and lower extremities is studied through the regional approach. Muscles, vessels, nerves, joints and connective structures are examined and correlated to show their functional as well as structural relationships. Prerequisites: ANAT-114

ANAT-128 Spinal Anatomy II with lab 1.5 units, 22 hours
This course emphasizes the study of the muscles, blood, and nerve supply of the back. The course consists of one hour lecture and one hour lab per week. The lab involves examination of the structures in relationship to the bony anatomy of the spine. By using a variety of instructional techniques, including cadaver prosections of the spine, the student has an opportunity to gain a more thorough understanding of this region of the body. Prerequisite: CPP-118

ANAT-137 Central Neuroanatomy* 3 units, 33 hours
This course is a detailed examination of the brain and spinal cord. Emphasis is placed upon the anatomical and functional organization of the central nervous system. Prerequisites: ANAT-114, ANAT-125

ANAT-138 Regional Anatomy II (Offered every other term WI/SU) 4 units, 44 hours
This course examines the anatomy of the head and neck. The general structure and actions of the muscles, as well as the anatomy of the joints, cranial cavity, viscerocranium, and neurovascular distribution, will be studied. Prerequisites: ANAT-111

ANAT-219 Regional Anatomy III* 4 units, 44 hours
This course is an examination of the anatomical relationships, contents, and functions of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. Emphasis is placed upon the interrelationships of the various systems of the body. An understanding of internal organ structure and function provides the doctor of chiropractic with information which may be correlated with neurological knowledge they are trained to apply. Prerequisite: ANAT-138

ANAT-422 Clinical Spinal Anatomy 2 units, 22 hours
This course provides for the advanced study of anatomy, pathology, radiology, and clinical application. Cadaver and photographic materials are combined with radiographic and advanced imaging studies to demonstrate normal and abnormal conditions. These conditions are then correlated with the presenting signs and symptoms to develop applied care plans.

ANAT-610 Systemic and Histologic Anatomy Lab* 1 unit, 20 hours
The laboratory will involve microscopic identification of human tissues. Correlation of structure and function of epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues is emphasized.

ANAT-611 Skeletal Anatomy Lab* 1.5 units, 30 hours
Laboratory consists of learning the detailed gross anatomic features of all bones, their relationship to muscles and nerves, and comparative radiographic views.

ANAT-626 Regional Anatomy I Lab* (Offered every other term SP/FA) 1.5 units, 30 hours
The laboratory portion of the class consists of the study of embalmed cadavers. The student will learn dissecting procedures and techniques to locate and identify specific muscles, nerves and vessels of the limbs and girdles. The relationships of these structures will be stressed giving the student a functional understanding of body mechanisms.

ANAT-637 Central Neuroanatomy Lab* .5 unit, 10 hours
Laboratory examination of preserved human brain tissue is included.

ANAT-638 Regional Anat. II Lab (Offered every other term WI/SU) 1.5 units, 30 hours
The laboratory will consist of embalmed cadaver dissection. The student will learn dissection procedures and techniques to locate and identify specific structures of the face, cranium, and neck. The relationships of these structures will be stressed, giving the student a functional understanding of body mechanisms.

ANAT-719 Regional Anatomy III Lab* 1.5 units, 30 hours
The laboratory will consist of embalmed cadaver dissection. The student will learn dissection techniques and procedures in order to locate and identify specific structures of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

CHEM-121 Biochemistry I 5 units, 55 hours
Biochemistry I covers carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics. Physiological aspects of the living organism are emphasized. Prerequisite: PHYS-115

CHEM-133 Biochemistry II 5 units, 55 hours
Biochemistry II deals with the metabolic processes, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, and the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Included is an introduction to pathological chemistry and physiology; e.g. changes in the blood and urine which reflect abnormal metabolic processes. Prerequisite: CHEM-121

CHEM-233 Basic Nutrition (Offered every other term SP/FA) 3 units, 33 hours
This course investigates the philosophy and practice of nutrition in relation to chiropractic. The biochemistry of nutrients is presented, with special reference to the role of nutritional factors in the etiology of heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and cancer. Attention is also given to gastro-intestinal function, particularly in relation to understanding food allergies and the effects of certain foods on hormonal balance. Prerequisites: CHEM-133, PHPA-213, ANAT-219