Checking date: 12/02/2024


Course: 2023/2024

Introduction to neurological diseases
(19775)
Bachelor in Neuroscience (Plan: 517 - Estudio: 389)


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Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
1. Pathological alterations of the Nervous System a. Mechanical i. Trauma and sectioning ii. Cell death iii. Tumours iv. Vascular failure b. Demyelination c. alterations of cellular metabolism and nerve impulse transmission d. Alterations in neurotransmission e. Disturbances of effector systems i. Neuroendocrine ii. Neuromuscular 2. Infectious and inflammatory pathologies 3. Autoimmune pathologies 4. Neurodegenerative pathologies 5. Episodic and paroxysmal disorders a. Epilepsy b. Migraine c. Headaches d. Sleeping disorders In all cases the teaching approach includes the available knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of the diseases, their characteristics, symptomatology and diagnosis, as well as approaches to prevention and treatment.
Learning activities and methodology
Classroom lectures. Face-to-face classes: reduced (workshops, seminars, case studies). Student individual work. Final exam. Seminars and lectures supported by computer and audiovisual aids. Practical learning based on cases and problems, and exercise resolution. Individual and group or cooperative work with the option of oral or written presentation. Individual and group tutorials to resolve doubts and queries about the subject.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.