Advanced Neuroanatomy for Speech- Language Pathology

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This course is a broad survey of the structure, function and pathology of the human nervous system. The course emphasizes structural characteristics of the central and peripheral nervous system and their relationships to function and dysfunction, particularly how they relate to speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Related disciplines such as cell biology, histology, biochemistry, physiology, neuropsychology, neurology, and psychiatry are included to facilitate understanding of the functional mechanisms and relationships.