Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Describe the structure and function of the different neural systems including the autonomic, peripheral, somatosensory, motor, visual, auditory, neuro-endocrine, limbic and olfactory systems.
• Describe the cell types which comprise the different regions of the nervous system.
• Describe and identify gross anatomical regions of the human brain and spinal cord.
• Describe and give examples of neurological diseases arising from dysfunction or degeneration of brain regions and pathways studied.
• Describe regions of the brain attributed to higher cortical function such as cognition, learning and memory, language and personality.
• Describe the vasculature of the brain, its ventricles, role of CSF and importance of blood brain barrier

Structure and function of the CNS and PNS

Neural pathways/tracts involved in key CNS and PNS functions including the somatosensory system, motor systems auditory system, visual system, limbic system, neuroendocrine system and olfactory system.

CNS vasculature, CSF and blood brain barrier.

Neuropathology within the PNS and CNS

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, neuroanatomy practicals, neuroanatomy tutorials and independent study

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

D.E. Haines (2011). Neuroanatomy: an atlas of structures, sections, and systems.

D. Purves et. al (2012). Neurosciences.

D.J. Gould and J.K. Brueckner-Collins (2016). High-yield Neuroanatomy.

A. Siegel and H.N. Sapru (2015) (2015). Essential Neuroscience.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External