Nervous system (bio)

Content

Objectives and content
During this course, the most important neurological illnesses are addressed.
The following aspects are discussed: clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostics, pathogenesis, etiology, epidemiology, disease progression and prognosis, and treatment.  The student must be able to correctly analyze and approach health problems, by either recommending treatment or by further referral. More goals established for course Nervous System can be found in the course handbook.

Work formats and weekly schedule
A strong emphasis is placed on self-study (ICT) based on the “Flipping the Classroom” model.
Every illness or group of illnesses will be addressed during an interactive lecture, with the aid of a patient diagnosed with the illness when possible. A work session on the discussed material will come the day after, or a few days after the lecture.  The students receive laboratory sessions on pathology, neuro-radiology, electromyography, and electro-encephalography. Two meet-the-expert sessions are scheduled for a question-and-answer meeting.

Place within the curriculum
The course Nervous System is given in week 32 through 36 of year 2 (calendar weeks 15 through 19).

Literature
The course is based on the following sources:

Required material

• Richard et al. Leerboek Neurologie 9th edition

Recommended material

• Brain e.a. Aids to the examination of the peripheral nervous system, fourth edition
• Adams and Victors. Principles of neurology

Please also refer to the general textbook list

Assessment
A written/digital test takes place twice a year (one regular test and one repeat).
More information about the assessment can be found in the course manual. 

Contact
Mail: a.m.dekker-7@umcutrecht.nl