This course provides a comprehensive evaluation of human anatomy at the tissue, organ and system levels of organization. We will use 3D visualization software to read, explore, practice and assess student understanding of all these structures. We will reinforce this knowledge during the lab using human models, histological study of tissues, and cat dissection. We will engage in discussion of the evolutionary history of the human body with an emphasis on bipedality. A willingness to work independently, engaging regularly with 3D visualization is required to succeed in this class.

In this course, we will review the contribution of memory processes to substance use disorder. We will review primary research literature and case studies that explore the neuronal plasticity that underlie drug addiction and long-term memory formation. After reviewing the scientific literature, we will examine the overlap between memory and addiction-related behaviors of rodents. This course will enable students to relate changes in neuronal structure and function to drug-associated behavioral changes.