| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Neurological Anatomy and Physiology |
| Unit ID: | NHPPS2113 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (NHPBM1032 or NHPPS1122) (NHPPS1002) |
| Co-requisite(s): | (NHPPS2013) |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 061701 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
Students will continue expanding knowledge of anatomy, with a focus on the neurological system. This includes a detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the spinal cord, neck and cranial regions and viscera, and physiological processes around special senses (including pain perception). The emphasis will be on gaining an integrated understanding of the human body through practical sessions including digital human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and correlation. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Describe the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including somatic and autonomic components |
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| O2. | Explain how common neurological impairments contribute to altered neuromuscular function and motor control |
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| O3. | Explain nociception and pain modulation within the nervous system |
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| O4. | Apply core physiological and pathophysiological concepts to interpret case information in common neurological presentations |
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| O5. | Analyse pathophysiological processes and describe the compensatory mechanisms employed by the nervous system in response to disease or illness. |
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| Unit Content: |
• Anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord, neck and cranial regions and viscera
• Basic pain science
• Examination of the special senses |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
1, 4, 5 |
2-3 quizzes completed throughout the semester, covering content from preceding weeks. |
Quiz |
40-60% |
1.1 |
| 2. |
1, 2 |
In-class oral presentation on a topic covered in previous weeks. |
Oral Presentation |
10-20% |
1.1 |
| 3. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Written examination covering pathophysiology |
Written Examination |
30-50% |
1.1 |
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