Neuroscience. 4 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course in neuroscience provides the foundation to understand the structure and functions of the developing, mature, and aging nervous system. It covers basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology. It also applies neuroscience to clinical applications regarding pathology and patient care. Since cultural organization is central to most functional concepts, neuroanatomy is emphasized to facilitate an overall understanding of the nervous system. Morphology is covered first at the cellular level, then regionally. Neurophysiology of cellular processes of nerve cell transmission as well as regional connectivity of pathways devoted to specific neural modalities is covered. Neuropharmacology encompasses the chemical aspects of synaptic transmission at the cellular level, and the regional differences of transmitter pharmacology. Special emphasis is given to the structures involved in motor control, neuroplasticity, normal neurological functions, and pathologies. Neuropathology is introduced when appropriate to the systems being discussed. The course offers laboratory time examining neurological structures of the central and peripheral nervous system cadaver specimens. Open for cross enrollment on space available basis.