Courses
HBA 521 - Gross Anatomy of Head, Neck & Trunk
Tutorial laboratories with emphasis on dissections of the human head, neck, and trunk.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall modules, 3 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 531 - The Body
A lecture and laboratory with emphasis on dissection of the entire human body. Topics include functional and topographic anatomy, embryology, clinical correlations, and an introduction to radiology.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall modules, 3 credits, ABCF grading
Visit the Course Page HBA 461/561/540 - Human Anatomy
Lecture followed by laboratory dissection of the human body. Regional approach to the gross anatomy of the human body for physical therapy graduate students (DPT). The course is presented in three modules. Module one covers the back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum. Lectures will cover the regional anatomy of the above as well as conceptual information about the peripheral nervous system, the heart and respiratory system. Module two covers the brain, head and neck. Lecture will address the anatomy and organization of the central nervous system, the cranial nerves, introduction to the anatomy of the special senses and mastication. Module three will offer an expanded view of the functional anatomy of the limbs and musculoskeletal system. Lectures will address the functional anatomy of the hand and the foot as well as posture and locomotion. In module three clinical faculty will address the latest developments in radiology and skeletal imaging, and the clinical anatomy of the back, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, and foot.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor for students that are not enrolled in Stony Brook's Occupational Therapy, Physcial Therapy, Physician Assistant or Respiratory Therapy programs.
Summer, every year, 0-1 credit, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
Visit the Course PageHBA 541 - Evolutionary Anatomy
A lecture and laboratory with emphasis on dissection of the entire human body. Includes functional and comparative anatomy with special emphasis on the musculoskeletal morphology of humans and higher primates. This course is offered as both DPA 541 and HBA 541.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Fall, 0 credits, S/F grading
HBA 550 - Vertebrate Evolution
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Fall, 0 credits, S/F grading
HBA 550 - Vertebrate Evolution
A lecture and laboratory course that includes a detailed survey of vertebrate diversity and evolution as well as dissections of vertebrate species selected by the students.
Spring, even years, 5 credits, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 551 - Phylogenetic Systematics, Biogeography, and Comparative Methods
Spring, even years, 5 credits, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 551 - Phylogenetic Systematics, Biogeography, and Comparative Methods
A lecture and laboratory course that includes a instruction on theory and practical application of phylogenetic, biogeographic, and comparative methods.
Spring, odd years, 5 credits, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 560 - Advanced Regional Anatomy
Spring, odd years, 5 credits, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 560 - Advanced Regional Anatomy
Advanced human gross anatomy for graduate students or advanced undergraduates in biology, anthropology and other life sciences.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall, Spring and Summer, 1-6 credits, S/U grading May be repeated three times for credit
HBA 561 - Human Gross Anatomy
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall, Spring and Summer, 1-6 credits, S/U grading May be repeated three times for credit
HBA 561 - Human Gross Anatomy
A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen, (2) head and neck, including neuronatomy, and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor for students that are not enrolled in Stony Brook's Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant or Respiratory Therapy programs.
Summer, every year, 0-1 credit, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
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HBA 563 - Aspects of Animal Mechanics
Prerequisite: permission of instructor for students that are not enrolled in Stony Brook's Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant or Respiratory Therapy programs.
Summer, every year, 0-1 credit, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
Visit the Course Page HBA 563 - Aspects of Animal Mechanics
An introduction to biomechanics. Covers freebody mechanics and kinetics as applied to vertebrate locomotion. Considers the structure and physiology of muscle as it relates to adaptations of the musculoskeletal system. This course is offered as both HBA 563 and DPA 563.
Prerequisites: Introductory physics and biology or permission of instructor.
Spring, odd years, 1 credit, ABCF grading
HBA 564 - Primate Evolution
Prerequisites: Introductory physics and biology or permission of instructor.
Spring, odd years, 1 credit, ABCF grading
HBA 564 - Primate Evolution
The taxonomic relationships and evolutionary history of primates as documented by their fossil record and structural and chemical evidence. Emphasis on primates prior to the origin of the human lineage. This course is offered as ANT 564, DPA 564 and HBA 564.
Spring, even years, 4 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 565 - Human Evolution
Spring, even years, 4 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 565 - Human Evolution
A survey of the fossil record of hominid evolution through the Pliocene and Pleistocene with emphasis on the morphological structure and function of locomotor, masticatory, and neutral systems. Includes utilization of comparative anatomical material and extensive cast and slide collections. This course is offered as ANT 565, DPA 565 and HBA 565.
Fall, even years,8 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 566 - Studies in Functional Morphology
Fall, even years,8 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 566 - Studies in Functional Morphology
Introduction to the theory and methods of functional morphology. Various methods of analysis and the application of experimental techniques such as electromyography or bone strain analysis are discussed as they pertain to the understanding of the interaction between form and function. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of human and nonhuman primate morphology, and the application of this analysis to interpretation of the fossil evidence for human and nonhuman primate evolution. This course is offered as both HBA 566 and DPA 566.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Spring, even years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 582 - Comparative Anatomy of Primates
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Spring, even years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 582 - Comparative Anatomy of Primates
The comparative anatomy of living primates. Laboratory dissection with emphasis on relating structural diversity to behavior and biomechanics. This course is offered as both HBA 582 and DPA 582.
Prerequisites: HBA 364 and previous course in human or vertebrate anatomy and permission of instructor.
Spring, alternate years,4-6 credits, S/F grading
HBA 590 - Projects in Anatomical Sciences
Prerequisites: HBA 364 and previous course in human or vertebrate anatomy and permission of instructor.
Spring, alternate years,4-6 credits, S/F grading
HBA 590 - Projects in Anatomical Sciences
Individual laboratory projects closely supervised by faculty members to be carried out in staff research laboratories.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall and Spring, 1-2 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 656 - Cell Biology
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall and Spring, 1-2 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 656 - Cell Biology
Introduction to the structural and functional organization of cells and tissues and to the way structure relates to function. Particular emphasis is placed on nuclear and chromosomal structure, signal transduction, protein translocation, the cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix. The interaction of cellular structures and components and their regulation is stressed as is the organization and interaction of cells in tissues. The course is comparative and includes examples of cells and tissues from vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and prokaryotic systems.
Prerequisite: matriculation in graduate program or permission of instructor.
Spring, 1-2 credits, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 690 - Graduate Seminar
Prerequisite: matriculation in graduate program or permission of instructor.
Spring, 1-2 credits, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 690 - Graduate Seminar
Seminars by graduate students on current literature in the areas of the anatomical sciences.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall and Spring, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
HBA 695 - Practicum in Teaching
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall and Spring, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
HBA 695 - Practicum in Teaching
Practical instruction in the teaching of anatomical sciences carried out under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
0-1 credit, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 699 - Dissertation Research on Campus
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
0-1 credit, ABCF grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 699 - Dissertation Research on Campus
Original investigation under supervision of thesis adviser and committee.
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy (G5); permission of thesis advisor. Major portion of research must take place on SBU campus, at Cold Spring Harbor, or at the Brookhaven National Lab.
Fall, Spring and Summer, 3 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 700 - Comparative Anatomy of Primates
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy (G5); permission of thesis advisor. Major portion of research must take place on SBU campus, at Cold Spring Harbor, or at the Brookhaven National Lab.
Fall, Spring and Summer, 3 credits, ABCF grading
HBA 700 - Comparative Anatomy of Primates
Prerequisite: Must be advanced to candidacy (G5). Major portion of research will take place off-campus, but in the United States and/or U.S. provinces. Please note, Brookhaven National Labs and the Cold Spring Harbor Lab are considered on-campus. All international students must enroll in one of the graduate student insurance plans and should be advised by an International Advisor.
Fall, Spring, Summer1-9 credits, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 701 - Dissertation Research off Campus, International
Fall, Spring, Summer1-9 credits, S/U grading May be repeated for credit
HBA 701 - Dissertation Research off Campus, International
Prerequisite: Must be advanced to candidacy (G5). Major portion of research will take place outside of the United States and/or U.S. provinces. Domestic students have the option of the health plan and may also enroll in MEDEX. International students who are in their home country are not covered by mandatory health plan and must contact the Insurance Office for the insurance charge to be removed. International students who are not in their home country are charged for the mandatory health insurance. If they are to be covered by another insurance plan they must file a waiver be second week of classes. The charge will only be removed if other plan is deemed comparable. All international students must received clearance from an International Advisor.
Fall, Spring, Summer1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit
HBA 800 - Full-Time Summer Research
Fall, Spring, Summer1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit
HBA 800 - Full-Time Summer Research
Full-time laboratory research projects supervised by staff members.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and full-time graduate student status
0-3 credits, ABCF grading
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and full-time graduate student status
0-3 credits, ABCF grading