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Neuroanatomy Laboratory (357-0-60)

Instructors

Justin Emmanuel Brown

Meeting Info

Hogan 2-112 Cell/Tissue Cultur: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Formerly known as NEUROSCI 390-0-60 Neuro-Anatomy Laboratory. This class provides a broad overview of neuroanatomy and will teach you about the major regions and pathways of the vertebrate central nervous system. In the first section of class, we'll look at neuroanatomy from the perspective of evolutionary biology. We will use comparative anatomy and dissection to better understand the functions of brain regions by comparing their structures across the major vertebrate classes. In the second section of class, we'll look at neuroanatomy from the perspective of medical biology. We will use clinical anatomy and case studies to better understand the functions of brain regions by drawing connections between neurological symptoms and the anatomical localization of lesions. This class may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or as a Biology Allied Field elective.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: Student must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.

Learning Objectives

Students completing this course will be able to:
1. Develop brain structure/function relationships supported with comparative anatomy examples.
2. Evaluate peer-reviewed journal articles that use comparative neuro-anatomy research methods.
3. Describe brain structure/function relationships supported with clinical case study examples.
4. Interpret neurological exam findings by relating symptoms and anatomy to potential diagnoses.

Evaluation Method

Grade in this class will be based on mastery of the lecture material and the assigned readings. You will not be graded in comparison to other students, there is no curve, and there are no limits on the number of students receiving any particular grade. Your overall grade will be a percentage of points earned across all assignments.

Minor Assignments 10%
Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 25%
Exam 4 30%

Total Points 100%

Class Materials (Required)

Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases, 3rd Edition by Hal Blumenfeld ISBN-13: 978-1605359625 ISBN-10: 1605359629 $82.65 on Amazon prime. Second Edition also acceptable.

Class Materials (Suggested)

None

Class Notes

Permission numbers issued for preregistration must be used during your preregistration time.
CTECs for this class are available under the course number as NEUROSCI 390-0-60 prior to Fall 2022 and NEUROSCI 357-0-60 beginning Fall 2022.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: At this time, registration is reserved for neuroscience majors or by department consent. Prerequisites: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.