Applied Neuroscience

Catalog description

Students are introduced to the structure and function of the nervous system. An emphasis is placed on the sensory and motor systems involved in motor control and key concepts required for clinical practice. Through lecture and laboratory instruction, the gross and cellular organization of the nervous system are presented, along with its relationship to the somatic and visceral systems, and the reception, transmission, and integration of information at multiple levels. Clinical manifestations of dysfunction of major neural elements are discussed. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters