Course Description: This course introduces basic and applied neurological principles. The course will begin with mastery of nervous system terminology and neuroanatomical relationships; neurophysiology will be covered, both at the cellular and at the system level. The course will then cover the major functions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, and how these systems interact to produce appropriate responsiveness to environmental demands. Sensory input, central processing, and output mechanisms will be analyzed. The student will appraise human behavior in relation to function and dysfunction of the nervous system, both in formulating potential behavioral signs when a specific neurological site is presented, and in hypothesizing about neurological involvement when given a patient description.

Concept map:

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Key Questions:

1. How are structure and function of the human nervous system related to behavior and performance?
2. How does the nervous system develop and change as it matures and ages?
3. How are components of the nervous system interdependent with respect to function and behavior?
4. How are etiology, clinical course, prognosis, and behavioral or social implications related to nervous system dysfunction?
5. What similarities and differences exist among congenital or genetic anomalies, acute or chronic disease, and traumatic injuries in relation to human performance?

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