BMS255 Neuroscience for Health Practice (8)

This subject provides students with an understanding of fundamental neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Students will develop an understanding of the sensory, motor and autonomic nervous systems, as well as the vascularisation of the central nervous system. Higher cortical function and dysfunction are also covered. Students will apply their fundamental understanding of neuroscience to investigate the major functional categories of neurological disease, examples of common neurological disorders, and the major classes of pharmaceuticals used to modulate nervous system activity.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Orange Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS255. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

A fundamental understanding of basic chemistry, cell physiology, and muscle physiology is assumed knowledge. In particular, students will need to be familiar with electrolytes and their movement across cell membranes to generate action potentials.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the parts and the function of the peripheral and central nervous systems
  • be able to apply knowledge of the peripheral and central nervous systems to interpret clinical findings
  • be able to determine appropriate diagnostic tests to identify neurological function / dysfunction
  • be able to explain the pharmacological basis of the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disease in relation to neurological structure and function

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Cranial and peripheral nerves
  • Sensation
  • Pain and analgesia
  • Motor control
  • Special senses: balance and hearing
  • Neurophysiology and its basis for dysfunction
  • Common neurological disorders and mental illness
  • Pharmacology to treat disorders of the nervous system
  • Neurological conditions relevant to allied health practice

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BMS255 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Weekly quizzes
10
2
Neurological condition assignment
35
3
Final exam
55

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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