This intermediate unit of study will introduce the human nervous system and its function, with a focus on the control of movement. Content includes the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the healthy human, as well as the introduction of disorders of the nervous system, especially those affecting movement. The unit is designed to equip students to pursue advanced studies in clinical neuroscience or a professional degree program in medicine or other health professions. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorial and practical classes. Active learning approaches including case-based, on-line and individual learning will be used.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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BIOS1171 or BIOS1166 or ANAT2010 or ANAT2910 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Kay Double, kay.double@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Jin Huang, jin.huang@sydney.edu.au |
Damian Holsinger, damian.holsinger@sydney.edu.au | |
Kay Double, kay.double@sydney.edu.au | |
David Mor, david.mor@sydney.edu.au |