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The
Program
A
number of students in recent years have shown an interest in pursuing
an advanced degree in the Department of Biological Sciences with an emphasis
in the human anatomical sciences. Previously the department had two routes
for obtaining the MS degree. Option A which is a thesis masters emphasizes
course work plus work in a research laboratory. The other, Option B, is
a non-thesis degree that stresses general course work followed by a final
defense over all areas of biology. A third type of masters with a specialization
in the human anatomical sciences is now available in the Department of
Biological Sciences. The degree requires course work related to human
anatomy and physiology plus completion of a special studies project involving
some aspect of the anatomical sciences. This project comprises development
of a teaching tool such as a teaching video tapes or a teaching text such
as a laboratory manual or CD rom.
Prior to completion of the degree, the student takes a final examination
conducted by the members of the student's committee. During the examination,
the committee examines the student's general and detailed knowledge of
human anatomy and physiology. Upon completion of this degree, the student
will be qualified to teach human anatomy and/or physiology in a community
college setting. In addition, the student will also be qualified to perform
human cadaver dissection and teach a dissection oriented human anatomy
course.
The staff involved in maintaining the program are: Chris Hubbard, Dan Olson and Virginia Naples. These are members of the Department of Biological Sciences faculty primarily involved in teaching various courses in the anatomical sciences.