Central Nervous System / Head & Neck - M1

two models of human skulls and necks without skin and with internal components exposed

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Term:
Winter 2009
Published:
January 19, 2010
Revised:
June 5, 2015

The neuroscience sequence is foundational in nature and stresses the organizational principles and structure/function relationships in the central nervous system. The course emphasizes the relationship between the gross organization of the Central Nervous System (CNS), its subdivision into specialized regions and the corresponding perceptions of sensory information and the nervous system control of behavior. The cell biology of the neuron, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal injury and repair are also emphasized.

 

Sequence Director:
Peter Hitchcock, Ph.D.
 

dScribe: Erqi Liu

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

The Neuroscience Sequence is foundational in nature and stresses the organizational principles and structure/function relationships in the central nervous system. The course emphasizes the relationship between the gross organization of the CNS, its subdivision into specialized regions and the corresponding perceptions of sensory information and the nervous system control of behavior. The cell biology of the neuron, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal injury and repair are also emphasized.

It is intended that upon completion of this sequence students know and understand both the external and internal anatomy of the central nervous system, including the clinically relevant sensory and motor pathways. In addition, students will know the histology and cell biology of neurons and some molecular details of neurotransmitters and synaptic communication. Students will know the anatomy of the cranium and vascular supply to the brain as well as the histology of neurons and the special sensory organs, eye and ear.

Sequence Examination and Grading

Performance will be assessed by two Friday quizzes and a comprehensive final examination. The quizzes on Friday, March 13 and 20, will be all done online and will be multiple choice questions. Each quiz will cover material up to and including Friday’s lectures. The final exam will include both written and practical portions. The written portion will be available on Friday, March 27 @ 5:00 PM. The examinations for gross anatomy and neuroanatomy will include practicals and will be conducted on Friday afternoon, March 27. The number of exam questions will be approximately proportional to the time allocated for lectures and laboratory hours. All exam questions weigh equally and are worth 1 point. To pass the sequence, students must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the quizzes and final exam as usual, and fulfill the requirements of the longitudinal case small groups.

Textbook

In addition to the texts that you have used throughout the year in previous sequences, there is an additional, recommended text: Martin, John H. Neuroanatomy: Text & Atlas, Appleton & Lange, 3rd edition, 2003, ISBN: 007138183X

Learning Outcomes

The Neuroscience Sequence is foundational in nature and stresses the organizational principles and structure/function relationships in the central nervous system. The course emphasizes the relationship between the gross organization of the CNS, its subdivision into specialized regions and the corresponding perceptions of sensory information and the nervous system control of behavior. The cell biology of the neuron, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal injury and repair are also emphasized.

It is intended that upon completion of this sequence students know and understand both the external and internal anatomy of the central nervous system, including the clinically relevant sensory and motor pathways. In addition, students will know the histology and cell biology of neurons and some molecular details of neurotransmitters and synaptic communication. Students will know the anatomy of the cranium and vascular supply to the brain as well as the histology of neurons and the special sensory organs, eye and ear.

Reading List

The recommended text for this sequence is : Martin, John H. Neuroanatomy: Text & Atlas, Appleton & Lange, 3rd edition, 2003, ISBN: 007138183X

two models of human skulls and necks without skin and with internal components exposed

Image adapted from EUSKALANATO under a Creative Commons license: BY-NC-SA.

Term:
Winter 2009
Published:
January 19, 2010
Revised:
June 5, 2015

Syllabus

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Syllabus

Peter Hitchcock

Handouts

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03.09.09(a) Lecture Handout: Introduction

Peter Hitchcock

03.09.09(b) Lecture Handout: Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves part I

Dept. Staff

03.16.09(a) Lecture Handout: Diencephalon

Peter Hitchcock

03.16.09(b) Lecture Handout: Cerebral Hemispheres

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(a) Lecture Handout: Cerebellum

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(a) Lecture Handout: Cerebellum Diagrams

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(b) Lecture Handout: Basal Ganglia

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(b) Lecture Handout: Basal Ganglia Diagram

Peter Hitchcock

03.18.09(b) Lecture Handout: Hypothalmus

Dept. Staff

03.18.09(b) Lecture Handout: Hypothalmus and Limbic System Table

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03.19.09 Lecture Handout: Limbic System

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03.20.09 Lecture Handout: Retina and Central Visual Pathways

Peter Hitchcock

Lectures

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03.09.09(a): Introduction

Peter Hitchcock

03.09.09(b): Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves, part I

Dept. Staff

03.09.09(c): Histology of the Central Nervous System

Michael Hortsch

03.16.09(a): Diencephalon

Peter Hitchcock

03.16.09(b): Cerebral Cortex

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(a): Cerebellum

Peter Hitchcock

03.17.09(b): Basal Ganglia

Peter Hitchcock

03.18.09(a): Hypothalamus Pituitary Development

Dept. Staff

03.18.09(b): Hypothalmus

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03.18.09(c): Eye Histology

Michael Hortsch

03.18.09(d): Ear Histology

Matthew Velkey

03.19.09: Limbic System

Dept. Staff

03.20.09: Retina and Visual System

Peter Hitchcock

Schedules

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2007 Daily Schedule: M1 CNS / Head & Neck

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2008 Daily Schedule: M1 CNS / Head & Neck

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2009 Daily Schedule: M1 CNS / Head & Neck

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2010 Daily Schedule: M1 CNS / Head & Neck

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