Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

8266 (v.8) OT 106 - Neuroscience


Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 12.5
Contact Hours: 2.5
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 1643 (v.7) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s): 303034 (v.2) Human Biology 132
Syllabus: Normal development of the nervous system. Nervous system structure and function - brainstem and cranial nerve structure and function and role of hypothalamus. Somatosensory systems - ascending tracts, role of thalamus and sensory cortex. Motor systems - spinal cord control, role of brainstem, basal ganglia, cerebellum and motor cortex in controlling posture and co-ordinated movement. Normal ageing in the nervous system.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Not Categorised
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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