The anatomical structure of the human body. Most specifically includes head and neck, thorax, abdomen, central and peripheral nervous systems in detail.

The study of biochemical systems and the relation of chemical structure to biochemical functions.

Current concepts of mechanisms involved in body homeostasis in the area of cardiovascular physiology and pulmonary physiology.

Non-theoretical approach to statistical procedures, including introduction to simple analysis of variance.

Pharmacology of medicinals with emphasis on basic concepts, the autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular agents.

Pharmacology of medicinals with emphasis on chemotherapeutic agents, drugs acting on the renal system and drugs for endocrine disorders.

An integrated study of human functional systems with emphasis on the physical and chemical principles which are involved in homeostasis. Includes principles of cell and electrophysiology, transport mechanisms and neurophysiology.

An integrated study with emphasis on the function of the nervous system and is taken in conjunction with neuroanatomy to promote correlative learning.

Masters of Arts Topics in Biology, an advisor-approved intense investigation, with oral presentation. This investigation may be a literature search or clinical/laboratory investigation.

A broad fields orientation to nurse anesthesia with an introduction to the fundamental anesthetic principles and professional aspects of nurse anesthesia practice. Includes orientation to the clinical area through observation and planned clinical experiences.

Fundamentals of anesthesia practice for the nurse anesthetist. Topics include pharmacology of inhalation and intravenous anesthetic agents, monitoring and equipment, airway management, anesthetic techniques for general and regional anesthesia, and principles of intravenous crystalloid and colloid therapy.

A self instructional program which reviews the physiologic responses to drug interactions in anesthesia. Topics include Pharmacokinetics and Dynamics as well as a review of general drug classifications.

A comprehensive review of the anesthetic management of the obstetrical patient. Topics include physiologic changes associated with pregnancy, regional anesthesia, pharmacology and obstetrical complications.

A self instructional program which reviews the patho-physiologic processes and their effects on the aneshthetic management of patients.

A comprehensive review of the anesthetic techniques and the physiologic responses to a variety of regional blocks. Topics include Bier, spinal, epidural, caudal, interscalene, axillary and intercostal blocks.

A comprehensive review of pain pathways and the pharmacology of acute pain management. Topics include a review of the neuraxial approach to pain management, as well as types of delivery systems.

Comprehensive review of subject areas that will be covered on the certification examination.

A self study and lecture series, which introduces the student to the profession of nurse anesthesia. Topics include: qualifications of CRNA's, governmental regulations, reimbursment and malpractice issues.

Lectures, seminars, and case presentations on selected topics, current journal articles, and cases presented by students, instructors and guest lecturers to anesthesia department personnel. Each presentation concludes with a discussion and question-answer period.

A comprehensive review of the aneshthetic management of the pediatric patient. Topics include airway anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and anesthesia for specific pediatric surgical procedures.