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MD2005:03

Neuroscience

Townsville

HECS Band 3

13 hours lectures, 39 hours guided learning sessions, 13 hours synthesising sessions. Full year.

Available to level 2 students enrolled in the MBBS program.

Staff:

Dr A-M Babey.

This subject offers a comprehensive approach to the study of the nervous system integrating the closely related aspects of neuroscience and pharmacology. It aims to provide a sound scientific basis for the understanding of disorders of the nervous system using a variety of clinically based example cases. A broad spectrum of approaches to nervous system function will be used beginning with basic cellular neurobiology and progressing to neurological and behavioural views of the whole person.

Learning Objectives:

knowledge of normal and abnormal structure and function relevant to the nervous system;

identify treatment strategies associated with the common abnormalities of nervous system structure and function;

understand fundamentals of neuropharmacology and its limitations;

familiarity with fundamentals of neurologic examination and assessment;

recognise the aspects of nervous system function which determine "quality of life";

empathy with the consequences of CNS trauma, stroke, pain and general neurologic disability.

This subject is assessed within an integrated assessment program for all subjects during the academic year. Students must participate in all formative assessment tasks to achieve eligibility to sit summative assessment tasks that include in Semester 1 an integrated written assignment (10% of the year's marks) and in Semester 2 an integrated examination consisting of a written component (60%) and practical component (30%). Attendance at clinical skills sessions is mandatory and completion to a satisfactory level is requireds.