HSO207 - Neurological Structure, Function and Plasticity
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | HSE207 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Sally Logan |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H355 |
| Prerequisite: | HBS109, HSE102, HSE208 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Online learning modules Weeks 1-11 (equivalent of 2 hours): Content will be available via CloudDeakin in lieu of lectures. Seminars Weeks 1-11: These will be delivered on-campus and attendance is strongly encouraged to maximise your learning and prepare for assessment tasks. |
Content
This level 2 unit builds on the bioscience units in first year: Human Structure and Function, Functional Human Anatomy, and Integrated Human Physiology. The unit focuses on neurological processes linked to sensory, motor and autonomic systems. The content includes: central nervous system organisation and function; cortical functions such as cognition, memory, perception and language; behaviour; and developmental issues in relation to the brain and central nervous system. Case studies are used to demonstrate: the implications of conditions or lesions to various parts of the nervous system; the resulting occupational performance and behavioural implications; commonly used clinical assessment tools and potential for occupational therapy.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | |
| ULO1 | Correctly use common neurological terms and explain common neurological conditions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Describe anatomical and physiological features of the central nervous system, using correct terminology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Describe biological and behavioural pathways to recovery following brain injury and other common neurological conditions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Apply theory to describe and/or evaluate processes used in neurological practice settings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Identify, analyse and clearly describe the impact of neurological impairment on occupational performance. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Generate a concise and clearly written person-centred clinical report, appropriate for occupational therapy practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Group assignment |
| 20% |
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| Assessment 2: Written assignment | 1400 words | 40% |
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| Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Assessment | 2 hours | 40% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSO207 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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