Human Neuroscience

Course aim

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.

Course content

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.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 1051	Physiology Essentials 100
BIOL 1007	Biology A

Students need to have completed Biology A or Physiology Essentials 100 to enrol in Human Neuroscience (completion of both prerequisite courses is not required).

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 2 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 11 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 2 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Summary, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.