On successful completion of this module students should have:(A) Improved biomedical knowledge: (Ai) Describe the neurochemical, pathological and microbiological processes that underly the common diseases of the central nervous system (Aii) Review the pharmacology of drugs that have their primary site of action in the central nervous system. (B) Increased clinical skills: (Bi) Identify the clinical presentations of the common diseases of the central nervous system. (Bii) Describe the laboratory investigations required to make the diagnosis of these diseases and interpret results of these investigations. (Biii) Formulate appropriate treatment and preventative interventions to manage these diseases. (c) Improved professional and personal development (Ci) Self directed and enquiry-based learning in order to comprehend and evaluate a clinical case. (Cii) Active participation in interactive small group tutorials

Disorders of the Central Nervous System are covered from microbiological, pathological and pharmacological perspectives. Key topics include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsons's Disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, pain, schizophrenia, drugs of abuse and infections of the brain such as meningitis and herpes.

Students are required to have a background in human physiology and
biochemistry and to have studied the Disease Mechanisms and Pharmacology module (PATH30080), or a module with equivalent learning outcomes.
They are also required to have studied the Neurophysiology mpodule (PHYS20020) or a module with equivalent learning outcomes.

Students wishing to take this module as an elective should contact the module co-ordinator directly.

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

Distribution of class grades will be posted in BrightSpace after the end of trimester examination.