Anatomy and Cell Biology

AnatomyandCellBiology

TotalRequested:$2867.07

TotalApproved:$2867.07

ItemsRequested:

● 14 x Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy 8th Edition ($1595.86) ● 5 x Specimen Magnifiers ($307.50) ● 30 x Headlamps - rechargeable, LED ($719.70)

ItemsApproved:

● 14 x Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy 8th Edition ($1595.86) ● 5 x Specimen Magnifiers ($307.50) ● 30 x Headlamps - rechargeable, LED ($719.70)

Reasoning:

The request from the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology was fully approved for a total of $2867.07.These funds are designatedfor the purchase of fourteen Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy (8th Edition), five specimen magnifiers, and thirty headlamps (rechargeable, LED). This funding will benefit students learning remotely, as well as provide course materials for classes.

The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology requested fourteen Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy (8th Edition). The SSDAC fully approved this request. In anatomy dissection labs, students frequently refer to textbooks for clarification of the structures they are examining, however, the lab environment is not suitable for students to bring their own resources in. The request for 14 copies of this book would provide each dissection group with their own copy. In the first offering of these

courses, the enrollment is approximately 30 students in each course; however, in future years, the enrollment is expected to increase to 70 students each.

The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology requested five specimen magnifiers. The SSDAC fully approved this request.Anatomical specimens often contain details that would benefit from an enhanced view through magnification (when examining the details of a spinal cord in cross section, it is advantageous to view the details with a magnifying glass). Due to the requirement of gloves and the general nature of the anatomy lab, a hands-free and LED light design is preferable. Together, enrollment in these courses is over 250 students.

The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology requested thirty headlamps (rechargeable, LED). The SSDAC fully approved this request. Anatomical dissection of small spaces is challenging due to low light which limits visibility. An effective, inexpensive alternative to surgical lamps is to use an individual headlamp. These headlamps have many features that make them suitable for an anatomy lab environment. The enrollment in these courses is expected to grow to 70 students in each course. Thirty of these units will allow at least 2 students from each laboratory group to use them.