Functional Neuroscience

Course Description

This course describes the role of the nervous system in normal movement, cognition, and emotional functioning across the life span. It builds the foundation for professional theory and practice courses by providing neuroscience knowledge related to motor, sensory, and cognitive systems in order to understand movement and function, relate it to occupational performance deficits in the physical and cognitive domains, and to understand selected pathological conditions. The course presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous systems. These principles will be presented in a systems approach to Neuroscience. The anatomy of a system will be followed with its physiology, pathophysiology, relation to human function, and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics will include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback versus feed-forward control, reflex versus voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception, and learning. 3 credits Prerequisite: All prior coursework must be completed

Code

HAO 611

Credits

3

Subject

HAO

Programs That Include This Course

• Doctoral Doctor of Occupational Therapy