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PROFESSOR: | Dr. Linda L. Walsh |
Office: Baker 441 Office
Hours: 9:00 - 10:30 daily; other
Mailbox: Baker 334 times by appointment; drop-bys welcome. |
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Phone: 273-2690 Email: walsh |
Blakiston's Medical Dictionary defines neurology as the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system, and the treatment of its disorders. This course will include all of these components although in a single semester, of course, we will just skim the surface of this content. We will cover the gross anatomy and organization of the nervous system, paying particular attention to the function of the component parts and systems. Unlike a traditional neuroanatomy course we will not have the opportunity to do dissections or spend time on the microscopic or detailed internal anatomy, but will instead relate neuroanatomy to the control of behavior. While most medical school courses on "neurology" are devoted almost entirely to diseases and disorders of the nervous system, we will use common neurological problems as a means of understanding normal nervous system function. Since this course draws many students who hope to pursue a variety of helping professions, it is hoped that this coverage will provide the basis for understanding the neurological disorders and treatments you might encounter in your careers.
Date | Day | Topic | Reading/Coloring Assignment |
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01-11 | M | Introduction to Neurology | Syllabus; C-Preface and "How to" pages, C 1-1 thru 1-6; C 5-44;
SG 2 Explore the NS King's Brain Tutorial Imaging |
01-13 | W | CNS Protection: Bone, Meninges & Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | C 9-10
The Dura Mater The Meninges(P) The Falx Cerebri(P); Meninges(P) |
01-15 | F | The Ventricles; Hydrocephalus | C 9-11 & 9-12; SG 3
CSF & Ventricles Hydrocephalus |
01-20 | W | When Protection's Not Enough:
Head Injury |
Head Injury (1) and (2) General Principles of Head Injuries; Concussions and Worse; Intracranial Bleeding |
01-22 | F | Postconcussive/Posttraumatic Effects | SG 8
Post-Concussion Syndrome; After You've Had a Concussion |
01-25 | M | The Cells of the Nervous System ; |
SG 9 Neurotransmission |
01-27 | W | When Transmitters Don't Work : Myasthenia Gravis, Botulism, & Black Widow Venom |
Brain Tumor1; Brain Tumor2; Optional: Doug's Brain Tumor |
01-29 | F | Glia Gone Bad: Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Brain Tumors |
What is MS? MS2 Optional: Patient with GBS |
02-01 | M | Meningitis, Encephalitis, & the Effects of Infection of the Nervous System |
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02-03 | W | ||
02-05 | F | TEST 1!! | |
02-8 | M | Development of the Nervous System | C 3-1 thru 3-7
Developmental Neuroanatomy: Review of Developmental Disorders |
02-10 | W | Problems of Development:
Neural Tube Defects; FAS; Cerebral Palsy |
Cerebral Palsy |
02-12 | F | Introduction to the Spinal Cord | C 4-1 thru 4-3; C 7-3, 7-4 |
02-15 | M | Ascending Somatosensory Pathways; |
Tracts of the spinal cord; Spinal Anatomy, Part 1 Pain Pathway |
02-17 | W | Disorders of the Ascending Paths;
Neurology of Pain; Herpes Zoster |
C 5-34
Syringomyelia Facts; Herpes Zoster Herpes Zoster Images |
02-19 | F | Descending Motor Pathways;
Symptoms of LMN and UMN Damage |
*C 4-10 thru 4-12 (function not figure) Motor Pathways; SG19 MS Article " ALS, MS-What's the Difference?" Optional: Patient with Lou Gehrig's Disease |
02-22 | M | Spinal Cord Injury |
Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Spinal cord Injury |
02-24 | W | ||
02-26 | F | Test 2 | |
03-01 | M | Brainstem & Cranial Nerves
*study level of brain, function, & signs of dysfunction of each cranial nerve |
C 5-1, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2
*6-5, 6-7, 6-9 thru 6-11, 6-13 thru 6-17, 6-19, 6-21 thru 6-26* SG20-21 Cranial Nerves Neuroscience for Kids - Cranial Nerves |
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03-05 | F | The Cerebellum | C 5-13,5-15
Cerebellar Atrophy Movement Disorders |
03-08 | M | The Cerebellum continued | |
03-10 | W | The Basal Ganglia | C 5-24, 5-25, 5-37
The Basal Ganglia (see athetosis, chorea & ballism) Anatomy of the Basal Ganglia |
03-12 | F | Extrapyramidal Disorders
Submit references of 3 journal article alternatives |
Parkinson's Disease; SG22-24 |
SPRING BREAK! | |||
03-22 | M | Extrapyramidal Disorders continued
Film: Twitch and Shout on Tourette's |
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03-24 | W | The Hypothalamus | C 5-20 |
03-26 | F | The Hypothalamus continued
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03-29 | M | The Autonomic Nervous System
Journal summary & list of terms due |
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Spinal Cord Injury & the ANS |
03-31 | W | ||
04-01 | F | Test 3 | |
04-05 | M | The Cerebral Cortex & Thalamus | C 5-16, 5-29, 5-30, 5-33 |
04-07 | W | Epilepsy |
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04-09 | F | Seizures Disorders continued; | |
04-12 | M | Introduction to the Frontal Lobes | SG27 |
04-14 | W | Frontal Lobes | Frontal
Lobe1
Unraveling the Mystery of the Frontal Lobes |
04-16 | F | Parietal Lobes
+5 for early papers |
Parietal Lobe |
04-19 | M | Parietal Lobes continued
Papers Due Today |
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04-21 | W | Temporal Lobes & Limbic System |
SG30 Korsakoff's Syndrome |
04-23 | F | Language Areas of the Brain | SG31-32 |
04-26 | M | Blood Supply to the Nervous System | C 9-1 thru 9-8 |
04-28 | T | Cerebrovascular Accidents;
Vascular Dementia |
Cerebral
Vascular Disease
Atherosclerosis SG33 Arteriosclerosis; Infarcts Cerebral Hemorrhage |
04-30 | TH | Test 4 |
Resources Terms:
Neuroscience
for Kids - Glossary
Etymology
of Neuroscience Terms
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The actual brain High quality images of the brain from all views (very graphic - not for the feeble hearted). |
The digital anatomist A very comprehensive site featuring pictures and 3 dimensional reconstruction of the human brain. On-line quiz on each image. (slow and shaky connection). |
The whole brain atlas: A comprehensive atlas of 2 dimensional scans of the human brain using techniques such as CT or MRI, including normal anatomy and pathology. |
Voxel man images A series of images generated with a 3 dimensional imaging software - labeled with structure names. |
Requirements. There
will be 2 out-of-class "paper assignments" this semester -
one during each half of the semester:
Neurological/Neuropsychological Personal Account on the Web
For this assignment you will search the web for a fairly detailed personal
account of an individual dealing with some neurological disorder. It should
provide some specifics on symptoms experienced and the impact of the disorder
on the individual's functioning. It might also describe the onset and progression
(if any) of the disorder and how it has been treated. You will write a
description of the major features of the disorder and the effects it typically
has on nervous system functioning, highlighting the brain regions/systems
involved, key neurotransmitters (if any), treatment, and so forth, relating
your review of the dysfunction to what the individual is experiencing.
You will save your file on disk in .htm or .html format (or
in plain text format, if necessary), including a link to the URL of case
you have found, so I can post your report on the web. I will post a sample
case on the web and be available to provide assistance.
Recent Neurological Research
For this assignment you will turn in the abstracts of 3 recent neurological
research reports for approval. From the approved articles you will select
1 to "explain" to a layperson audience via your paper, explaining the underlying
neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neurological disorder and symptoms, research
methods, etc. A more detailed description is included in the studyguide.
Optional Assignments
Optional assignments are additional assignments to be factored in
your grade just like required assignments. Doing extra assignments decreases
the proportion of your semester grade based on tests and increases the
proportion based on assignments. Doing optional assignments increases the
"points possible" as well as the "points earned" in the calculation
of your grade (that is, these are not freebie extra credit points).
Completing Coloring Book Figures (up to ~120 pts)
Carefully coloring diagrams in the coloring book as directed helps store images that can aid your recall of this material. Alternatively, carefully drawing your own pictures of the functional anatomy we are covering can improve your memory for this content as well. Completion of 5 figures in our book (corresponding to the chapters we are covering) turned in on the day of the test over that chapter can earn you 10 points. (on average each test covers about 15 figures so you could earn ~30 points per exam period just for using this study aid). Please stick to multiples of 5 figures so I will always be awarding 10, 20, or 30 points.
Create a Brain Model (up to 30 pts)
Using Play-Doh or other modeling material, create a detailed and labeled model of either a) a lateral view of the brain, including all regions of the cortex, b) a midline view of the brain, or c) the brainstem (medulla through thalamus). Try to label 15 structures, areas, landmarks, etc. to earn your 30 points. Due by midterm.
Conduct an Interview
If you are acquainted with someone with a serious neurological problem and they are willing, arrange to interview them about their disorder. Or, if it is more appropriate, interview family members that have observed and coped with the effects of the neurological problem. Plan for your interview carefully, doing some reading to help prepare a good list of questions. Be sensitive but try to learn as much as you can to prepare you for future encounters with individuals with similar conditions. Prepare a report on the individual(s), the setting and the interview responses. If you feel you and your interviewee are up to it, a videotape of your "investigative report" could be an alternative. Due by 4/23. 50 pt
Do you have an idea of another type of Optional Assignment that would allow you to learn about neuroanatomy/neurology (and demonstrate that learning in a novel way) that would better fit your career goals and talents? Come see me!
10 pt Extra Credit. Keep a blank videotape handy to record any
shows, segments, or news reports related to the neuroanatomy/neurology
covered in this class. Turn the tape in to me with a summmary of the program,
why you think it's relevant to the class, and a critical evaluation of
the segment using an evaluation handout.(tape will be returned). May be
done once.
Grades will be based on the total number of points accumulated during
the semester. Tests be worth approximately 125 points each plus a couple
extra credit points. The 2 outside assignments are worth 100 points eachfor
undergraduates.
Test 1 125 + a couple
extra credit
Test 2 125 + a couple
extra credit
Test 3 125 + a couple
extra credit
Final
125 + a couple extra credit
Case Report 100
*Neurological Research 100 (150 for grad students)
*Total = ~700 + some extra credit
*Grad student research report paper is more extensive than that of
the undergrads and is worth 150 points.**Completion of option assignments
changes the points possible from the 700 listed above.
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"Gentlemen, look on this wonder!
Whatever the bids of the bidders, They cannot be high enough for it; For it the globe lay preparing quintillions of years, without one animal or plant; For it the revolving cycles truly and steadily roll'd. In this head the all-baffling brain; In it and below it, the makings of heroes." - Walt Whitman - I Sing the Body Electric, 1855 |