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MDSA30220

Academic Year 2024/2025

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
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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Anatomy/Physiology MCQ exam Week 8 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
22.5
 No
Exam (In-person): Anatomy/Physiology SAQ exam Week 8 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
22.5
 No
Exam (In-person): Pathology/microbiology exam, MCQ component End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Exam (In-person): Pathology/microbiology exam, SAQ component (sat at the same time as the MCQ component) End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Exam (In-person): Pharmacology Prescribing exam Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Group Work Assignment: Group video assignment Week 11 Graded No
10
 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

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 31, 33 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 31 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 25 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Wed 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 30, 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 32 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 30 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 31 Fri 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 31 Wed 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 31 Fri 17:00 - 17:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 31 Wed 17:00 - 17:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 21, 30, 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 6 Week(s) - 21, 30, 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 21, 30 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 8 Week(s) - 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 8 Week(s) - 21, 30 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 31 Fri 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 10 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 10 Week(s) - 31 Fri 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 11 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 11 Week(s) - 31 Fri 17:00 - 17:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 21, 32, 33 Fri 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 31 Fri 17:00 - 17:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 31 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 20, 31 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 22 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 24 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 32 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 23 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 25 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 32 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 23 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 25 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
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