Post Graduate

GRADUATE PROGRAM OF ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The department intends to offer a graduate program leading to MS in Anatomy degree. Equipments and facilities are available for basic and fundamental research in anatomy and histology, especially cell biology. Present major research foci include (i) molecular and cellular analyses of gonadogenesis, testiculogenesis and spermatogenesis; (ii) molecular mechanism of environmental toxicology and environmental endocrine disruptors, and (iii) whole-mount tissue clearing and imaging technology. The primary goal of the department is to deliver high-class teaching and to conduct advanced research in cell biology. A draft of MS course curricula has been prepared in the light of post-graduate program running in different famous veterinary institutes in Bangladesh and abroad. The proposed curriculum has been finalized after critical discussion in workshop followed by reviewing the expert opinions of workshop in BOS meeting together with necessary modifications. The new approach of the departments obviously will enhance the strength of the university for becoming a center of excellence in higher education and research.

Faculty members: Dr. Mohammad Shah Alam, Associate Professor; Dr. Md. Abdullah-Al-Mahmud, Associate Professor and Head, Nure Jannat, Assistant Professor; Tanjina Amin, Assistant Professor; Md. Mahmudul Amin, Lecturer ; and Md. Arman Sharif, Lecturer.

COURSES:

ANH 601 Developmental Anatomy (3 Cr.): The reproductive organs, reproductive cycle and their hormonal control. Meiosis, oogenesis, folliculogenesis, ovulation, corpus luteum formation, spermatogenesis, semination, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and placentation in domestic animals and birds. General features of development of mammalian and chick embryo. Development of the organs of musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urogenital, endocrine, nervous system, etc. and special sense organs of the animals and birds. Fetal circulation and changes after birth. Congenital anomalies (teratology, teratogenesis and twinning).

ANH 610 Animal Cell and Molecular Biology (3 Cr.): Structure and function of eukaryotic cells, cell organelles and biological membranes and intercellular communication. Basic biological molecules, enzymes and cellular metabolism, cellular interactions with their environment and intercellular junctions. Chemical nature and structure of gene (chromosome), structure and stability of the genome. Nucleic acids including DNA and RNA structure, DNA replication, RNA transcription and translation, and gene regulation.

ANH 620 Ruminant and Equine Anatomy (3 Cr.): Detailed gross anatomy of different systems (osteology, arthrology, myology, splanchnology, angiology, endocrinology, neurology and aestheology) of ruminant (cattle, sheep/goat) and equine (horse) animals. Processing and preservation of bones, and preparation of skeletons to study axial and appendicular skeletons of the animals. Dissection and display of fixed and unfixed ruminant and equine animals to study muscles and visceral organs (digestive, respiratory, urogenital, cardiovascular systems etc).

ANH 625 Anatomy and Histology of Endocrine Systems (3 Cr.): Basic differences between endocrine and exocrine glands. Biosynthesis, secretion, transport and classification of hormones. Structures and classification of hormone receptors (cell membrane and intracellular receptors). Mechanism of action of hormones (direct gene activation and 2^nd messenger system). Regulation of hormone secretions (feedback mechanism), hormonal actions and interactions (systemic, cellular, synergistic and antagonistic). Gross structure, location, relation, blood and nerve supply and lymphatic drainage of the endocrine glands ((hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, and gonads, placenta, pancreas and other body tissues associated with endocrine function) of domestic animals and birds. Microscopic structures and development of the endocrine glands.

ANH 630 Veterinary Histology (3 Cr.): Histology of different cells, tissues and organs of animals and birds. Histology of digestive, respiratory, urogenital, blood vascular, lymphatic and nervous systems and special sense organs of domestic animals and birds. Development of the organs of cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urogenital, nervous system of the animals and birds.

ANH 635 Histochemistry and Histological Techniques (3 Cr.): Chemistry of fixation and mechanisms of action of fixatives. Staining principle of different dyes (anionic, cationic and neutral), general reaction for nucleic acids, metachromasia and its chemistry. Immunohistochemistry of antigen, antibody and their relationship. Tissue processing techniques (fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, infiltration and sectioning) for light microscopic and electron microscopic studies. Routine and special staining, histochemical and immunohistochemical labeling procedures and their trouble shooting. Western bloating, immunoassays and autoradiography with its application in biological field.

ANH 640 Avian Anatomy and Histology (3 Cr.): Anatomy of different systems (osteology, myology, splanchnology, angiology, endocrinology, neurology and aestheology) of domestic and wild birds. Dissection and display of the birds to study the different systems. Histological studies of digestive, respiratory, urogenital, blood vascular, lymphatic, endocrine and nervous systems of birds.

ANH 645 Anatomy and Histology of Immune Systems (3 Cr.): Anatomy, histology and functions of lymphoid organs, mucosa-associated-lymphoid tissues (MALT), lymphocyte mitogens and evolution of lymphoid organs in birds and animals. Microscopic structure of myeloid system and reticulo-endothelial system. Origin, structure and function of B-Cell and T-Cell subpopulations. Immunity at the body surface and inside the body, and in the fetus and newborn. Microscopic structure and function of mast cell, macrophages and basophils with reference to their role in hypersensitivity. Lectin immuno-histochemistry, cell signaling, drug and other agents that affect in the immune system.

ANH 650 Wildlife, Zoo and Pet animal Anatomy (3 Cr.): Detailed gross anatomical studies of different systems (osteology, arthrology, myology, splanchnology, angiology, endocrinology, neurology and aestheology) of Wildlife, Zoo and Pet animals. Processing and preservation of bones and preparation of skeletons to study axial and appendicular skeletons of the animals. Dissection and display of fixed and unfixed animals to study muscles and visceral organs (digestive, respiratory, urogenital, cardiovascular systems etc). Comparison of different organs/systems among Wildlife, Zoo and Pet animals.

ANH 656 Comparative Anatomy (3 Cr.): Morphological and comparative anatomy of digestive, respiratory, urogenital and cardiovascular systems in cattle, horse, sheep/goat, dog, cat and chicken, etc. Anatomical description and comparison of different sense organs (nose, ear, eye, tongue, etc.) among cattle, horse, goat, dog, cat and chicken, etc. Dissection and display of organs of digestive, respiratory, urogenital, cardiovascular and muscular systems of cattle, horse, sheep/goat, dog, cat and chicken, etc. Comparative anatomy of the bones of axial and appendicular skeleton of the animals and birds. Comparative biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system different animals.

ANH 660 Applied Anatomy and Neuro-Anatomy (3 Cr.): Topographic location of organs of different systems of the body of cattle, sheep/goat, dog, cat and wild animals, and birds in relation to surgery. Surface anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, limbs and perineal regions of the animals and their surgical interventions. Anatomy and histology of central nervous system, distribution of cranial nerves, spinal nerves and circulation of brain (blood and CSF). Nerve block and their site for various surgical interventions. Dissection and identification of cranial and spinal nerves.

ANH 670 Evolutionary Anatomy (3 Cr.): Classification (taxonomical studies on vertebrates), early development and histogenesis, evolution of the various organs under the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, endocrine, reproductive, nervous system and receptor organs of the body of the vertebrates.

ANH 675 Whole-Mount Tissue Clearing and Imaging Technology (3 Cr.): Basic concepts of whole-mount tissue clearing and 3D imaging. Principles of different methods of whole-mount tissue clearing (CLARITY/PACT/ ACT-PRESTO, uDISCO, 3DISCO, CUBIC and PEGASOS etc.). Methods of whole-mount tissue clearing (tissue preservation, clearing, histochemical and immunohistochemical staining, refractive index matching and 3D imaging using confocal, multi-photon, light sheet fluorescence microscopies and structured illumination microscopy). Detailed images processing and data analysis. Microscopic anatomical studies of cellular and subcellular structure of whole organs upto a single cell resolution using whole-mount tissue clearing and 3D imaging.

ANH 696 Reading and Conference (Credit to be arranged but not more than 3 Cr.): Special study assigned by the major Professor on the recommendation of the advisory committee and/or interest of the student.

ANH 697 Special Problems (Credit to be arranged but not more than 3 Cr.): Investigation of special problems not related to a thesis problem as assigned by the Major Professor.

ANH 698 Seminar (1 Cr.): Discussion on and assign topic in the field of Anatomy.

ANH 699 Thesis Research (Credit to be arranged but not less than 12 Cr.): Original thesis research.

Note: Student having CGPA below 3.000 will not be allowed to enroll ANH 696 or ANH 697 until he/she raised the CGPA to 3.000 or above.

 Table. Minimum Course and Research Requirements for MS Degree¹

¹Degree requirements may be changed on the recommendation of the Board of studies and the      Advisory Committee

²Approved by the Advisory Committee