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MDSA30220

Academic Year 2023/2024

Neurology in Health & Disease (MDSA30220)

Subject:
Medicine Systems One
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Mark Pickering
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides an integrated account of the structure, function of the normal and diseased central nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the brain and the internal and external environments. The processing of sensory input and the resultant control of the external environment through voluntary movement and of the internal environment through autonomic control will be elucidated. At all stages it will be clearly explained how disease of the central nervous system interferes with the above processes to produce neurological disability or psychiatric illness.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Illustrate the histological structure of the CNS and special senses.
Give an account of the major ascending somatosensory systems and descending motor control systems in both health and disease.
Illustrate the neuroanatomy of the cranial nerves.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Decribe the common infectious diseases that attack the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Relate disturbances of the structure and function of the CNS to neurological disability and psychiatric illness.
Understand the physiological basis of neurological symptoms and signs.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Lectures

50
Tutorial

8
Practical

8
Computer Aided Lab

3
Total

209

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials and practicals

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

First year modules in Graduate Entry to Medicine Programme


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Examination: Exam assessing the pathology/microbiology component of the module - Short answer questions component; sat at same time as MCQ component 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Examination: Mid semester exam assessing anatomy and physiology content - short answer question component, sat at the same time as the MCQ component. Varies over the Trimester No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
22.5
 No
Examination: Pharmacology CAL assessment Varies over the Trimester No Graded No
15
 No
Assignment: Group assignment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No
10
 No
Examination: Mid semester exam assessing anatomy and physiology content - MCQ component Varies over the Trimester No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
22.5
 No
Examination: Exam assessing the pathology/microbiology component of the module - MCQ component 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will have the opportunity for feedback on formative assessment of a style similar to that used in the two module exams. Students will get feedback on the group assignments, both from graders and through peer assessment

Name Role
Dr Koon-Meng Chan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Patrick Felle Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Tom Flanagan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Helen Gallagher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Peter Holloway Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor James Jones Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Patrick Felle Tutor
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