Overview
Accurate assessment and management of neurological conditions requires comprehensive knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. You will study the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, the pathophysiology of neurological conditions and diagnostic tests related to neurological function.This unit prepares you for entry into the clinical environment by discussing the foundational knowledge of neurophysiology and application of key clinical concepts that will be required to provide health care to patients within your chosen health profession.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 OR BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 OR BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
Lecture B was scheduled after the laboratory sessions, which limited students’ ability to preview the clinical applications of the content beforehand.
Ensure that Lectures A and B are scheduled before the laboratory sessions, so that students have access to the theoretical content and an understanding of the clinical relevance prior to participating in the labs. Although Lecture A covers the essential theoretical content needed for the neurophysiological measurements in the laboratory, it would be beneficial for students to also gain an overview of the clinical relevance of this material beforehand to better understand its application in practice.
Feedback from SUTE
The unit timetable clashed with the compulsory classes for OT students.
Discuss the issue with administration team to ensure that future timetables do not conflict with compulsory classes, allowing all students to attend the unit without scheduling issues.
Feedback from SUTE
The unit was very well-organized, with extensive resources provided to prepare students for each assessment item. Each lecture included a clear outline of the topics to be covered, which was then reinforced through case scenarios in the tutorials.
Continue providing clear lecture outlines and supporting resources, and emphasize the clinical application of existing case scenarios to further reinforce students’ understanding and application of the content in preparation for assessments.
Feedback from SUTE
Students requested clear guidance on what is expected and how to perform during the laboratory sessions.
Ensure that instructions and performance expectations are clearly provided before each laboratory session to support student preparation and engagement.