(in Polish) Human Neuroanatomy 2500-EN-F-231
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive
overview of the field of neuroanatomy, that will serve as a solid
foundation for future study. We will explore how the nervous system
functions under conditions of normal health, as well conditions of disease.
The course will start with an overview of the central and peripheral
nervous systems (CNS and PNS), the development of their structure and
major divisions. The major functional components of the CNS will then be
reviewed individually. Topography, functional distribution of nerve cell
bodies, ascending and descending tracts in the spinal cord. Brainstem
organization and functional components, including cranial nerve nuclei,
ascending / descending pathways, amine-containing cells. Functional
divisions of the Diencephalon and Telencephalon. The course will then
continue with how these various CNS pieces and parts work together.
Motor systems, motor neurons and motor units, medial and lateral
pathways, cortical versus subcortical (basal ganglia) systems and their
functional integration. The sensory systems, visual, auditory and
somatosensory. To conclude, functional organization and information
flow in the neocortex will be discussed.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course the student will:
1. Demonstrate the major embryological subdivision of the central
nervous system as seen on the surface of the human forebrain,
hindbrain and spinal cord.
2. Describe the four lobes of the cerebral hemispheres and the
neuroanatomical landmarks that define their boundaries in the
human brain.
3. Identify major gyral and sulcal formations of the human cerebral
cortex.
4. Discuss the major functions that are localized in a clinically significant
fashion to each of the four lobes of the cerebral hemispheres of the
human brain.
5. Trace out the major vessels that supply the anterior and posterior
arterial circulation to the forebrain, hindbrain and spinal cord,
including the means by which venous blood and cerebrospinal fluid is
drained out of the brain.
6. Identify internal components of the central nervous system in crosssectional
preparations and models, including ventricular spaces,
major white matter structures and deep gray matter structures.
7. Describe the organization of the major ascending and descending
tracts of the brain and spinal cord, including neural systems for pain
and temperature sensation, touch and pressure sensation, motor
control, and vision.
8. Describe the location and function of the major neuroanatomical
structures in brain stem, diencephalon, basal ganglia and cortex.
9. Discuss the functional impairments associated with injury or disease
affected major sensory and motor structures in the forebrain,
hindbrain and spinal cord.
10. Discuss the functional impairments associated with injury or disease
affected major cognitive systems in the forebrain and hindbrain.
Assessment criteria
Final Grade Determination will be done as follows:
1. Readiness assessments - 40% of the grade
2. Final exam - 60% of the grade
Readiness assessments.
Each student should come to class having prepared for the day’s session
activities. Readiness Assessments (RA) are designed to encourage you to
meet this expectation. RAs will sample your knowledge of core,
foundational content which, through required textbook readings, on-line
handouts, and other educational materials, you will be expected to study
outside of the classroom.
You should expect a Readiness Assessment at the onset of each course
session (not including the first class/lecture). During scheduled lectures,
you will take these assessments as a team (called a group Readiness
Assessment; gRA). gRAs will typically comprise 7-10 questions.
Students will be assigned to groups (two or students per group,
depending on the number of students in the course) during the first class.
No changes in group assignment will be allowed after the first lab.
Each RA session will last, on average, about 10-15 minutes in lecture
classes. This will include facilitated discussion among teams as well as
clarifying input from your course instructors. During each RA session, all
questions are to be completed without the aid of any external sources
(i.e., closed book and closed internet). As a significant percentage of your
score on each assessment will be determined by your team’s
performance, you have a strong incentive to work together effectively as
a team both in and out of the classroom setting.
The Final Exam.
The final examination will be comprised of open questions and brain
images’ labeling, as well as matching the terms and definitions and filling
out the blanks.
Attendance rules
Since the course is short and intensive, only one unexcused and one
excused absences are allowed. Students will be asked to complete
additional work if they miss unexcused and excused classes mentioned
above.
Additional information
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