309633 (v.1) OT 132 - Neuroscience Neurodevelopment

Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0

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Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:	Normal development of the nervous system. Central nervous system, structure and function. Somatosensory systems. Motor systems, role of brainstem, basal ganglia, cerebellum and motor cortex in controlling posture and coordinated movement. Role and integration of reflexes in relation to normal development. Development of cognition perception, visual motor integration, language and feeding behaviours. Developmental checklists and screening tools.

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Field of Education:	060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster:	09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Not Categorised *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark
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