Neurophysiology

Catalog description

This course gives students a basic understanding of the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological substrates underlying human perception, movement, cognition and language. The course pays particular attention to the sensory and motor systems that contribute to the control of posture and movement. Both normal and pathological functioning of the nervous system are discussed. Common dysfunctions of the neuromuscular system are addressed through lectures, student literature reviews, and classroom discussion. Students are required to review recent neuroscience research investigating commonly encountered neural pathologies. Clinical illustrations are discussed throughout the course. This discussion includes etiology, pathology and therapeutic and pharmacological treatment options where applicable. The course enables students to apply neuroanatomical knowledge in analyzing a collection of patient signs and symptoms to determine the location and type of CNS lesion. Prerequisite(s): PT 410 .