Unit details
HSO207 - Neurological Structure, Function and Plasticity
| Offered at: | (S) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | HSE207 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H355 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy |
| Unit chair: | J Walker |
| Prerequisite: | HBS109, HSE102, HSE208 |
| Incompatible with: | HPS205, HPS675, HPS775, HSE207 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour laboratory per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
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.
Assessment
Assessment 1: group presentation (10-12 minutes) 20%, assessment 2: written assignment (1500 words) 25%, assessment 3: examination 55% (comprising - end of trimester examination (2 hours) 45%, 10 x in-class assessment tasks throughout the Trimester 10%)
Prescribed texts
Kalat, J.W. (2013). Biological psychology (11th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2813 | $2908 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
