Module PPP-4009:
Behavioural Neurology
Behavioural Neurology 2024-25
PPP-4009
2024-25
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Martyn Bracewell
Overview
Students will be introduced to the principles of taking a neurological history and performing a neurological examination, via the demonstration of illustrative neurological and neurobehavioural patients in case conferences. Patients with neurological and neuropsychological disorders such as those involving memory, language, visuospatial abilities, object recognition, control of movement, executive control and emotional regulation will be presented. Students will be introduced to working with such patients, and to the ethical issues surrounding working with neurological patients. Through lectures, and case conferences, students will learn functional human neuroanatomy relevant to common neurological and neuropsychological disorders, and structural neuroimaging as a tool in clinical practice and neurobehavioral research. The pathophysiology of major neurological disorders causing neuropsychological disability will be discussed.
Students will be introduced to the principles of taking a neurological history and performing a neurological examination, via the demonstration of illustrative neurological and neurobehavioural patients in case conferences. Patients with neurological and neuropsychological disorders such as those involving memory, language, visuospatial abilities, object recognition, control of movement, executive control and emotional regulation will be presented. Students will be introduced to working with such paitents, and to the ethical issues surrounding working with neurological patients. Through lectures, case conferences, and an MRI practical class, students will learn functional human neuroanatomy relevant to common neurological and neuropsychological disorders, and structural neuroimaging as a tool in clinical practice and neurobehavioral research. The pathophysiology of major neurological disorders causing neuropsychological disability will be discussed.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -(C) Adequate answer to the question, largely based on lecture material. No real development of arguments.
-good -(B) Reasonably comprehensive coverage. Well organised and structured. Good understanding of the material.
-excellent (A) Comprehensive and accurate coverage of the area clarity of argument and expression. Depth of insight into theoretical issues
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the principles guiding the selection of patients for neurological and neuropsychological research.
- Apply the principles guiding the use of information from the neurological examination to determine lesion localization
- Compare and appraise the diagnostic features of neurological and neuropsychological syndromes such as: aphasia, hemispatial neglect, Balint’s syndrome, agnosia, apraxia, and amnesia.
- Demonstrate competence in the basics of interpretation of CT and MRI brain scans.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Final Exam MCQ closed book invigilated on campus
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Case Report
Weighting
50%
Due date
24/04/2023