MDSA30220 Neurology in Health & Disease

Academic Year 2022/2023

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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
Lectures

50
Tutorial

8
Practical

8
Computer Aided Lab

3
Autonomous Student Learning

140
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
Assignment: Group assignment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: Exam assessing the pathology/pharmacology/microbiology component of the module. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

45
Examination: Mid semester exam assessing anatomy and physiology component. Varies over the Trimester No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

45

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