Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Neuroscience
Course Code
MK_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Histology and Cytology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Life Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Pilmane
Structure Unit Manager
Māra Pilmane
Structural Unit
Department of Morphology
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiak@rsu.lv, +371 67061551
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to develop students’ understanding of the development of the components of the human peripheral and central nervous system, the morpho-functional components, in particular the plasticity of the neuron structure, the structure and function of central and peripheral coordination of senses such as touch, vision, movement, thought, pain, hearing, smell, taste analysers, age-related changes, compensatory and adaptive responses and morpho-functional regularities in the case of normal state and under the oxidative stress conditions. At the same time the aim is to familiarise students with modern evaluation methods of morphological and functional regularities of these central and peripheral structures.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, medical cell biology, histology and embryology, physiology, biochemistry, also recommended: anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the components of the human PNS and CNS, the major developmental stages of the nervous system, the central and peripheral mechanisms of touch, movement, vision, hearing, smell, taste, thought, and the major regulators, and the age-related changes and plasticity of these sensory structures as functions change. Know and be able to apply morphological research methods used in neuroscience.
Skills
1.Identify neurological slides among other morphological slides; distinguish between different sensory structures visually and decide the need for additional morphological information in case of a poor-quality slide/schema.
Competences
1.Discuss the preparation and evaluation of specific neuromorphology slides/schemas, be familiar with the main neuroscience subject areas and directions.
Assessment
Individual work
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Within the study course, individual work is organised by analysing micropreparations. Individual work with the recommended literature, according to the topics of lectures and classes. Preparation of presentations in small groups, according to the topics of the course. Analysis of the results of scientific publications to deepen the understanding of the subject.
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Examination
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An oral examination (100% of the grade) is planned at the end of the study course, during which the students' theoretical knowledge of the morphology of nervous tissue and sensory organs is tested in the form of essay questions. Part of the examination assessment is a grade for independent work in preparing a presentation.
The examination tests knowledge of the morphology of tissues and organs and their age-related changes and plasticity. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the important processes and functions of tissues and organs, and the ability to relate morphology to biological processes.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Neuron biology. Morphofunctional NS anatomy.
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Tactile sense: peripheral and central mechanisms.
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Movement: muscle, motoneuronal unit, spinal integration, brain stem, brain and cerebellar cortex and central control.
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Smell and taste: morphofunctional provision and its central regulation.
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Vision: morphofunctional provision and its central regulation.
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Hearing: morphofunctional provision and its central regulation.
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Thoughts’ and affective disorders: morphofunctional provision and its central regulation.
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Development of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS).
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The smallest basic units of the NS.
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Sensory epithelium and its interactions with other PNS and CNS structures/centres.
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Hystophysiology of CNS: Brodman map and the main centres.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Siegel, A., Hreday N. S. 2018. Essential neuroscience. 4th Edition. LWW. 648 p. ISBN-13: 978-1496382405, ISBN-10: 1496382404
2.
Purves D., Augustine G.J., Fitzpatrick D., et.al. 2017. Neuroscience. 6th Edition. Oxford University Press. 960 p. ISBN-13: 978-1605353807, ISBN-10: 1605353809
3.
Barker R.A., Cicchetti F., Robinson E.S.J. 2017. Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance, 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, p. 158. ISBN 978-1-119-16841-6
4.
Splittgerber R. 2019. Snell`s Clinical Neuroanatomy, 8th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, p. 527. ISBN-13:978-1-4963-4675-9, ISBN-10:4963-4675-0
5.
Felten D.L., O`Banion M.K., Maida M. 2021. Netter`s atlas of Neuroscience, 4th Edition, Elsevier, p. 477. ISBN 9780323756556
6.
Haines D.E. 2018. Neuroanatomy Atlas in Clinical Context: Structures, Sections, Systems, and Syndromes. 10th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, p. 369 ISBN-13: 978-1496384164, ISBN-10: 975106-68-7
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Bear M.F., Connors B.W., Paradiso M.A. 2015. Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, p. 975. ISBN – 13: 978-1-4511-0954-2; ISBN-10:1-4511-0954-7
8.
Vanderah T., Gould D.J. 2021. Nolte's The Human Brain: An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy. 8th Edition. Elsevier. 720 p. ISBN-13: 978-1455728596, ISBN-10: 1455728594
9.
Martin J. 2020. Neuroanatomy Text and Atlas. 5th Edition. McGraw Hill. 544 p. ISBN-13: 978-1259642487, ISBN-10: 1259642488
10.
Mtui E., Gruener G., Dockery P. 2021. Fitzgerald`s clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience, 8th Edition, Elsevier, p. 414. ISBN 978-0-7020-7909-2.
Additional Reading
1.
Mescher Anthony L. 2021. Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text and Atlas. 16th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. 480 p. ISBN-10:1260462986, ISBN-13:978-1260462982
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Ovalle William K., Nahirney Patrick C. 2020. Netter's Essential Histology. 3rd Edition. Elsevier. 568 p. ISBN-10:0323694640, ISBN-13:978-0323694643
3.
Gartner Leslie P. 2018. BRS Cell Biology and Histology. 8th Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health. 448 p. ISBN-13: 978-1496396358, ISBN-10: 1496396359
4.
Vanderah T.W. 2018. Nolte`s Essentials of the Human Brain, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, p. 208. ISBN 978-0-323-52931-0
5.
Kierszenbaum Abraham L., Tres Laura. 2019. Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology. 5th Edition. Elsevier. 824 p. ISBN: 9780323673211, ISBN: 9780323683784
6.
Gartner Leslie P. 2020. Textbook of Histology. 5th Edition. Elsevier. 704 p. ISBN: 9780323672726, ISBN: 9780323672740
7.
O`Dowd G., Bell S., Wright S. 2023. Wheater`s Functional Histology. 7th Edition, Elsevier, p. 464. ISBN-10:0702083348, ISBN-13: 978-0702083341