Neuroanatomy and Physiology

HRP 0290 - Spring 2000

M-W, 12:45 pm

Dr. Linda Winkler

E-Mail: lawupt+@pitt.edu

Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 AM (MW)

12:00-1:00 PM (T)

Required Textbook: Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation by Lundy-Ekman

Jan. 5

Introduction

Chapter 1

Jan. 10-12

Cells of the Nervous System; Resting Membrane Potential

Local Potential; Action Potential

Chapter 2

Jan. 19

Nerve Communication

Neurotransmitters

Chapter3

Jan. 24

Neuroplasticity

Chapter 4

Jan. 26

Quiz

Brain Development

Chapter 5

Jan. 31

Somatosensory System

Chapter 6

Feb. 2

Clinical Applications Somatosensation

Chapter 7

Feb. 7

Autonomic Nervous System

Chapter 8

Feb. 9

Quiz

Motor System

Chapter 9

Feb. 14

Motor System

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Feb. 16

Peripheral Nervous System

Chapter 11

Feb. 21

Spinal Cord

Chapter 12

Feb. 23

Cranial Nerves

Chapter 13

Feb. 28-

Mar. 1

Quiz

Brain Stem

Chapter 14

Mar. 13

Auditory, Vestibular, Visual Systems

Chapter 15

Mar. 15

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Mar. 20

Cerebrum

Chapter 16

Mar. 22

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Mar. 27

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Mar. 29-Apr. 3

Support Systems, Pathways

Chapter 18

Apr. 5

Quiz

 

Apr. 10-19

Projects; Papers

 

GRADING: Quizzes (15% each) 60%

Project /Paper 35%

Attendance 5%

(Late projects/papers will be penalized at 5% per day late.)