Advanced Neurosciences

    Unit code: RBM3640 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    St Albans
    Prerequisites
    RBM2100 - Rehabilitation Anatomy; or
    RBM2540 - Pathophysiology 2; or
    RBM2800 - Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology
    RBM2200 Anatomy of the Head and Back AND EDT1002 Grammar and Linguistics for Language Teachers (for HCSP students ONLY)
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit provides advanced series of sessions in specialised areas of Neuroscience. In this unit students will study neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and pathophysiology of nervous system disorders. Students will enhance their knowledge of fundamentals of the nervous system and learn the neurophysiology of memory, learning and cognition, behaviour and emotions, addiction, circadian rhythms and sleep. Students will study brain regulation of motor, sensory and autonomic functions, pathways, disorders and the latest research related to specific disorders.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Contextualise advanced knowledge of the nervous system structure and functions;
    2. Conceptually map the neurobiological processes involved in higher human brain functions: sensations, memory, emotions, control of autonomic and motor functions, sleep and addiction;
    3. Evaluate clinical cases and apply understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms underlying disorders of the nervous system; and
    4. Exemplify high level communication skills, critical evaluation, and practical application of the latest studies in Neuroscience, diagnostic methods and novel treatments for the nervous system diseases.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Practical Application Scenario (1000 words)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Neurological disorder - poster (1000 words or equivalent)
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Case study report (1500 words)
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Test (60 mins)

    Required reading

    RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Purves D et al. (2018) Neuroscience 6th ed. Oxford University Press Siegel Allan, Sapru Hreday N. (2019) Essential Neuroscience 4th ed. Wolters Kluwer Squire LR et al (2012) Fundamental Neuroscience. 4th ed. Elsevier Nolte John (2020) Nolte’s the Human Brain. An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy. 8th ed. Elsevier. Kuhn CM (2010). Advances in the Neuroscience of Addiction. [VU library electronic resource]. CRC Press/Taylor & Francis. Marieb EN, Hoehn KN (2019) Human Anatomy & Physiology. 11th ed. Pearson. A range of text references, journal articles, and other material will be provided by teaching staff.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
    HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Biomedicine
    HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
    HCSP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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