Fundamentals in Neuroscience for Rehabilitation

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The anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system are explored with emphasis on understanding the neural basis of sensory processing, movement, emotion, and behavior, as well as the functional consequences of different types of lesions, diseases or dysfunction. Topics include neuroanatomy, function of central, peripheral, limbic, and autonomic nervous systems, motor control, sensation (vision, hearing, vestibular, somatosensation) and cognition while learning and demonstrating components of a neurological exam that are clinically relevant to those areas. Students will be presented with case studies to apply the concepts to daily human occupations, which reinforce the clinical application of the course topics. A brain lab accompanies this course to allow students to recognize brain structures and connect their relevance to neurological function and human occupation.