METX 135Functional Anatomy
A rigorous systems-based course in anatomy. Lectures provide an overview of functional anatomy at all levels from the systems to the tissues. Provides a mechanistic understanding of the structures of the body as a foundation for human-health oriented studies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B. Concurrent enrollment in METX 135L is required.
- The official wait lists for courses with required, co-requisite, credit-bearing labs are based on the wait lists for the lab sections only. Wait list the METX 135L section first. You cannot enroll in the lecture until you successfully enroll in the co-requisite lab section.
- Visiting Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll - Myra Finkelstein, myraf@ucsc.edu.
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- From the Instructor: METX 135 is part of the Inclusive Access program. Registration is automatic as soon as you click on the first assignment.
- The in-person final exam for this class is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Location: TBA
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Thim Lecture 001 | Staff | Wait List 96/96 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Thimann Lab 101 | M. E. Finkelstein | Open 23/24 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Merrill Acad 102 | M. E. Finkelstein, C. D. Witt | Open 93/96 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Finkelstein | 4.7 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 96% | 28 |
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