COURSE DESCRIPTION: The focus of this course is the structure and function of the nervous system. Clinical applications will be emphasized.
EXAMINATIONS: Written examinations will be in USMLE, multiple-choice format. Practical examinations will utilize gross specimens and images.
SUGGESTED TEXT: Manter and Gatz’s Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology is recommended but not required. Students may use Neuroscience texts they already own.
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WEEK
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DAY
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LECTURE
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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LABORATORY
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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1
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Mon
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Neurohistology | |
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Tue
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Synaptic transmission | |
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Wed
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Development and organization of the nervous system | Gross anatomy of the CNS | |
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Thurs
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Ventricular system and blood supply of the CNS | Ventricles and blood supply | |
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Fri
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Somatosensory system | Somatosensory | |
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2
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Mon
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Motor System | Motor System |
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Tues
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Cerebellum | Cerebellum |
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Wed
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Basal ganglia | Basal ganglia |
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Thur
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Lesion review | Lesions |
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Fri
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WRITTEN EXAM 1 | PRACTICAL EXAM 1 |
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3
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Mon
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Visual System | Visual system |
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Tues
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Auditory and Vestibular Systems | Auditory and Vestibular Systems |
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Wed
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Olfaction and Gustatory System | Olfaction and Gustatory System |
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Thur
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Cranial Nerve Review | Cranial Nerves |
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Fri
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Hypothalamus and Autonomic System | Hypothalamus and Autonomic System |
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4
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Mon
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Limbic System | Limbic System |
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Tues
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Thalamus and Review of Pathways | Thalamus |
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Wed
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Cerebral Cortex | Cerebral Cortex |
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Thur
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Lesion Review | |
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Fri
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EXAMINATION, WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL | |
*A minimum of ten students must be registered in order for this course to be taught.