HLTS 503 - Neuroscience

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

HLTS - Health Sciences

Description:

This course introduces the major functional components of the adult central nervous system. Neuroscience begins with a functional overview of the nervous system from an embryological/anatomical perspective. This is followed by presentation of the major functional divisions of the nervous system. For each major division, normal function, cellular mechanisms relevant to normal function, and the functional consequences of damage to the system are presented. The course concludes with an introduction to the vasculature of the central nervous system. Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208 and SLP 250, or BIOL 207, BIOL 208 and HLTS 315, HLTS 315L, or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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