The basic organization of the mammalian nervous system. Includes 3 dimensional examination and dissection of the spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum and cerebral hemispheres and study of serial sections. Emphasis is on the morphological basis of function. (Offered in even-numbered years).

The anatomy of common laboratory animals including primates. Emphasis is placed on similarities of the basic mannalian plan. Functional differences are considered. An introduction to avian anatomy is included.

Pre-Veterinary students will study the structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues at the light and electron microscope levels. Students are also introduced to exfoliatory cells and blood smears as a basis for diagnostic procedures. The course also introduces medical terminology and the basic instrumentation of histology in preparation for organology (Veterinary Histology).

The patterns and principles of fertilization and normal embryonic and fetal development of mammalian organ systems. The teratology of structural and functional prenatal anomalies in development is mentioned. Designed for Pre-Veterinary, Honours Toxicology and Biomedical Sciences students.

This histology course is designed for students with interests in Bio-Medical Sciences and Toxicology. Basic tissue types and major organ systems, will be examined focusing on structural/functional relationships. Human and common experimental mammals will be emphasized.