NSF 710 Nervous System & Function

Credits: 9 to 13
Students who complete this block will have a basic understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuro-psychopathology, and neuropharmacology, including the structural and biochemical foundations of neural functioning. They will identify the genetic, congenital, developmental, endogenous, and exogenous factors that influence nervous system function. They will learn clinical presentation, diagnostic strategy, and management of common disorders of the nervous system, common to both clinical neurology and psychiatry. Students will also apply principles of professionalism, ethics, communication, epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, health policy, patient interviewing and physical examination in relation to neurologic and psychiatric conditions.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be repeated for credit