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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Neuroscience

  • Unit Code

    OCT1206

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit covers the development of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system across the lifespan. There is an introduction to neuroscience and the application of functions such as cognition, memory and perception to human performance are investigated. The impact of neurological damage on cognition, function and human performance is also examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from EBH1101, EBH1102

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT4114, OCT4137

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the effects on function of damage to the parts of the brain and nervous system.
  2. Delineate the components and general organisation of the nervous system.
  3. Discuss unique structural and functional changes of the nervous system in the developing foetus, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
  4. Explain the functions of the components of the neurological system.
  5. Relate nervous system changes over time to functional differences in movement, cognition and motivation.

Unit Content

  1. A lifespan approach to the development and changes in the structures and organisation of the brain and nervous system.
  2. Functional implications of these changes onhuman performance and the capacities of individuals to participate in daily occupations.
  3. Numeracy skills relevant for clinical neurological assessments such as nerve velocity (m/s) and action potential (mV), vision test (Snellen chart).
  4. Structure and functions of different parts of the nervous system - central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system.
  5. The effects of neurotrauma or disease on a persons sensory, motor and cognitive abilities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratories, small group work and E-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid semester test30%
PresentationGroup presentation20%
Examination ^Written final examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Marieb, E. N. & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human Anatomy and Physiology (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.
  • Cech, D.J., Martin, S.T. (2012). Functional movement development across the life span (3rd ed.). St Louis, MO: Saunders.
  • Lundy-Ekman, L. (2013). Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation (4th ed.). St Louis, MO: Saunders.
  • Cohen, H. (1999). Neuroscience for rehabilitation (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
  • Castro, A. Neafsey, E., Wurster, R. & Merchut, M. (2002). Neuroscience: An outline approach. St Louis, MO: Mosby.

Journal References

  • Neuroscience Research Communications
  • Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Neuroscience

  • Unit Code

    OCT1206

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit covers the development of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system across the lifespan. There is an introduction to neuroscience and the application of functions such as cognition, memory and perception to human performance are investigated. The impact of neurological damage on cognition, function and human performance is also examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from EBH1101, EBH1102

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT4114, OCT4137

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the effects on function of damage to the parts of the brain and nervous system.
  2. Delineate the components and general organisation of the nervous system.
  3. Discuss unique structural and functional changes of the nervous system in the developing foetus, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
  4. Explain the functions of the components of the neurological system.
  5. Relate nervous system changes over time to functional differences in movement, cognition and motivation.

Unit Content

  1. A lifespan approach to the development and changes in the structures and organisation of the brain and nervous system.
  2. Functional implications of these changes onhuman performance and the capacities of individuals to participate in daily occupations.
  3. Numeracy skills relevant for clinical neurological assessments such as nerve velocity (m/s) and action potential (mV), vision test (Snellen chart).
  4. Structure and functions of different parts of the nervous system - central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system.
  5. The effects of neurotrauma or disease on a persons sensory, motor and cognitive abilities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratories, small group work and E-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid semester test30%
PresentationGroup presentation20%
Examination ^Written final examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Marieb, E. N. & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human Anatomy and Physiology (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.
  • Cohen, H. (1999). Neuroscience for rehabilitation (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
  • Lundy-Ekman, L. (2013). Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation (4th ed.). St Louis, MO: Saunders.
  • Cech, D.J., Martin, S.T. (2012). Functional movement development across the life span (3rd ed.). St Louis, MO: Saunders.
  • Castro, A. Neafsey, E., Wurster, R. & Merchut, M. (2002). Neuroscience: An outline approach. St Louis, MO: Mosby.

Journal References

  • Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience Research Communications

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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