Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop the foundation knowledge of human neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and pathology that will enable students to understand the neurological dimensions of development, ill health and disorders across the lifespan. Gross anatomy of peripheral and central nervous structures including spinal cord and spinal cord pathways, cranial and spinal nerves, brain regions and nerve pathways for body movement, cognitive function and autonomic nervous system. Functional topography of the human brain and sensory nerve pathways that bring signals of sensation (including vision). Mechanisms of pain and analgesia, movement and postural control, vision, learning and memory, behaviour and emotion. Basic neurophysiology of neurons and communication. Central and peripheral nerve regeneration and neuroplasticity. Pathophysiology of effects of focal and generalised lesions of the CNS and disorders of the nervous system, including visual, cerebrovascular, dementia, disorders of movement and postural control, epilepsy, and some development disorders.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the structure and function of neurons and their organisation into the peripheral and central nervous system.
- Explain the mechanisms of how neurons communicate by signal production (action potentials), conduction of signals and release of neurotransmitters and understand the underlying pathophysiology of these that leads to common neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and mental health disorders.
- Explain the organisation of both the central and peripheral nervous system that underlies normal body sensation (including pain) and movement functions, and how damage or disorders brings out altered sensation and movement.
- Interpret the mechanisms of nervous system function that brings about its response to damage that results in neuroplasticity and regeneration.
- Explain the normal development of the nervous system and understand the impact of abnormalities on later neurological function
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53750
Section LE01
Size 120
Available 45
Class number 53751
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 53752
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 13
Class number 53753
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 21
Class number 53754
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 25
Class number 53755
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 16
Class number 53756
Section WS01
Size 15
Available 0
Class number 53757
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 13
Class number 53758
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 17
Class number 53759
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 0
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