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20 courses with the subject ANAT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ANAT 301Head and Neck Anatomy for Dental Hygienists3

2 lecture and 1 seminar hours. 3 credits. An overview of head and neck anatomy that examines the major osteological, neural, muscular, vascular and visceral features. Lectures will be supplemented by textbook, self-study packages and by brief laboratory exercises that provide hands-on exposure to these major anatomical features.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 302Microscopic Anatomy (Dental Hygiene)2

8-week course; 3 lecture and 1 laboratory hours. 2 credits. A lecture course in the microscopic anatomy of the cells and tissues relevant to the oral cavity.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 501Dental Gross Anatomy6.5

Semester course; 4 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 6.5 credits. A systematic dissection and study of the human body with clinical correlation and emphasis on the head and neck.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
6.5
Credits (max)
6.5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 502Microscopic Anatomy (Dentistry)5

Semester course; 44 lecture and 88 laboratory hours. 5 credits. A study of the normal tissues and organs of the human body at the microscopic level, with emphasis on the histological organization and development of the oral cavity.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 503Dental Neuroanatomy1

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Through this course, students will develop broad-level knowledge of neuroanatomical structures and principles and the role of the nervous system. Dental clinical correlations will be used to illustrate the future clinical necessity for and application of this scientific background.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 505Principles of Human Anatomy (Pharmacy)3

Semester course; 2.5 lecture and 1.5 laboratory hours. 3 credits. The structure of the human body is surveyed by studying micro-, neuro-, and gross anatomy. Emphasis is placed on basic concepts and their application to various body components.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 525Advanced Functional Anatomy (Occupational Therapy)5

Semester course; 3 lecture and 4 laboratory hours. 5 credits. A study of the anatomy and kinesiology of the human body using prosected specimens and the dissected cadaver. Emphasis is placed on the study of the extremities, particularly the hand. Enrollment requires admission to the M.S.O.T. program.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 608Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy3

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Survey of the basic morphological and functional aspects of the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on functionally and clinically relevant neuroanatomical concepts.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 609Human Gross Anatomy3

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Certificate in Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences or the M.S. in Anatomy and Neurobiology. Macroscopic study of the human body, with clinical correlations, dissection and pro-section sessions. Some classes will include laboratory time.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 611Histology4

Semester course; 3 lecture and 1 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students in the pre-medical graduate health sciences certificate program. A study of the basic light and electron microscopic structure of cells, tissues and organs. Emphasis on correlating structure with function.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 612Human Embryology2

Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Lectures present an overview of human embryology covering fertilization, implantation and the early stages of embryogenesis. Major organ systems including the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular and urogenital are covered, as well as the development of the limbs and head and neck structures.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 613Advanced Studies in Anatomy1-6

1-6 credits. An in-depth study in specific areas of anatomy: histology, gross anatomy, and neuroanatomy.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 617Developmental Neurobiology4

Semester course; 4 lecture hours. 4 credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Designed to expose students to the fundamental mechanisms underlying the development of the central nervous system, including patterning, birth and death of neurons, axon guidance, formation, maintenance and plasticity of synaptic connections, and glial biology. Emphasis will be on the cellular and molecular aspects of these topics. The course consists of one meeting a week devoted to lectures (two one-hour lectures) and a second meeting devoted to a student-led discussion of scientific papers (two one-hour discussion meetings).

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 619Professional Skills in Biomedical Research2

Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students with an advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program. This hybrid online/in-person course will consist of online modules focused on basic writing skills, presentation skills and familiarization with resources for ongoing learning. In-person meetings will consist of student-led discussion, active revision of submitted work and faculty panel discussions. Fundamental skills will function as a learning opportunity for individuals training for careers in biomedical research. Graded as Pass/Fail.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 620Scientific Writing and Grantsmanship2

Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Lectures present an overview of preparation for writing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. Emphasis is placed on putting methods of writing into practice. Students will submit written samples to be discussed and critiqued each week. Special sessions on manuscript and grant review processes are included, as well as instruction on how to best utilize electronic and library resources. Graded as Pass/Fail.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 625Anatomy of Risk and Resilience: The Biology of Stress3

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Designed to expose students to the fundamental mechanisms underlying the influence of endocrinology on behavior with a particular emphasis on risk and resilience. Sex as a biological variable will be a key point of the curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on the cellular and molecular aspects of the biology of sex, stress, adaptation and survival. The course will also address implications of neuroendocrine dysfunction for mental diseases. The course consists of one online module a week related to fundamental information pertinent to understanding neuroendocrinology and a second in-person meeting devoted to a student-led discussion of scientific papers related to the module covered in that week (one-hour discussion).

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 630Research Presentations1

Semester course. 1 credit. Weekly research presentations by master's and doctoral students that focus on the students' ongoing research. Course provides a weekly forum for students to develop presentation skills and foster scientific discussion among students and faculty. Graded as Pass/Fail.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 690Anatomy and Neurobiology Seminar1

1 lecture hour. 1 credit. A course consisting of faculty and student-led seminars presenting current research in neurobiology, immunobiology, and reproductive biology. Graded as S/U/F.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 691Special Topics in Anatomy1-4

1-4 credits. Lectures, seminars, tutorial sessions, and/or library research assignments in selected areas of advanced study not available in other graduate level anatomy courses, or as concentrated emphasis on a particular area of research.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu
ANAT 697Directed Research1-15

1-15 credits. Research leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degree and elective research projects for other students.

Subject
ANAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Bulletin 2026-27
Source
bulletin.vcu.edu

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