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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.6) 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 aging 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:

60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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