EXHS346

In this course students experience the complete process of embryonic development of the human fetus. From the developing fetus, students will better understand congenital diseases and dysfunctions observed in the adult body. Then, utilizing skills acquired in the major, students will perform specialized dissections of brains, hearts, eyes and other organs in order to identify congenital anomalies and variants identified throughout the semester. Further, students will develop a project to explore a medical anomaly of their choosing. Students are expected to establish connections between variants found in cadavers to identify the cause of variation in terms of congenital inheritance or acquired through adaptations. Students will be asked to communicate these arguments orally and in writing appropriate for the scientific community.

Odd Years

Spring Semester