Motor Control in Health and Disease (CLNE0054)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only students on Integrated BSc in Clinical Neurology and Brain Sciences can enrol on this module
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module covers the following areas: (i) The physiology of motor control and the role of the Basal Ganglia (ii) Disorders of the Motor system including Movement Disorders and demyelinating diseases (iii) The neural control of cardiovascular and urogenital functions and their disorders
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Aims of the module
- Understand the anatomy and function of motor systems in health and disease

Intended learning outcomes of the module
-To explain pathology affecting the motor system with knowledge of relevant neuroscience.
-To construct and deliver concise presentations of complex disease affecting the motor or autonomic nervous system.
-To develop and demonstrate presentation skills as a group and as individuals

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 11
Module leader: Professor Jalesh Panicker
Who to contact for more information: l.piechnik@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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