Dr. Hatala teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and the health sciences at Chatham University. His current courses are primarily focused on human gross anatomy and research methods, and those most frequently taught are described below.

BIO 201/201L: Anatomy/Anatomy Lab

BIO 201/201L is a lecture and laboratory human gross anatomy course designed for undergraduate biology and exercise science majors who are typically pursuing graduate studies in the health sciences. The course applies a systems-based approach to teach core concepts in anatomy, with integration of material from histology and physiology. The laboratory portion of the course is cadaver-based, and students learn from prosected cadavers.

BIO 502L: Gross Anatomy Lab

BIO 502L is a cadaver-based human gross anatomy lab for doctoral physical therapy students. Faculty prepare prosected cadavers for detailed study. The course focuses primarily on detailed study of musculoskeletal anatomy, with an emphasis on clinical applications in physical therapy.

BIO 623: Methods of Biological Research

IND 350W: Scientific Research Methods

BIO 490: Integrative Capstone

These courses are taught on rotation with other instructors. BIO 623 and IND350W are courses focused on research methods directed at Master’s and undergraduate students, respectively. Both courses cover hypothesis testing, experimental design, and research ethics, in addition to aspects of professional development to prepare students for graduate studies. BIO 490 is a course in which senior undergraduate students carry out Capstone research projects.