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LSC-20079 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

LSC-20079 - Neuroanatomy
Coordinator: Marta Woloszynowska-Fraser
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

The functional anatomy of the human nervous system is critical to understanding neurophysiology and pathology.
You will explore the functional anatomy of the human nervous system, its blood supply, and movement of cerebrospinal fluid. Specifically, you will identify the morphology and organisation of major neurological structures including the thalamus, cerebellum, basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, limbic system, brainstem nuclei, the major sensory and motor projections, the blood supply to the brain, and the movement of cerebrospinal fluid.

Aims
Students will learn the major anatomical features of the human nervous system, including the morphology and organisation of major neurological structures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the external morphology and structural organisation of the brain and spinal cord: 2
identify the key anatomical features of the brainstem, mid-brain structures, and cranial nerves: 2
describe the functional anatomy of sensory and motor projections, and associated structures: 2
describe the functional anatomy of the limbic system, hypothalamus and cortical integration of higher function: 2
discuss the principles of the cerebral blood supply, venous drainage, and movement of cerebrospinal fluid: 2
research and select neuroanatomy-related information to create a video/animation resource: 1

Study hours

Active learning:
10x1h live lectures
6x2h tutorials
1x1h workshop
3x1h in person group work
1x7h ICA1 preparation meetings
5x5h engagement with asynchronous content
Independent study:
5x2h reflection on live lectures and revision
1x2h reflection on labs delivered in LSC-20107 and linked with this module
1x 1h class test
79 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Presentation weighted 30%
Outreach video/animation
Students will be placed in groups and tasked with researching a pathology related to neuroanatomy. They will then have to create a 10 minute video or animation based on their chosen topic, supported with timetabled group meetings. A group mark will be allocated for the content, format and delivery of the presentation. Additionally, an online resource for peer and self-assessment will be used to facilitate peer moderated marking between groups and individual contribution within-group

2: Class Test weighted 70%
1hr in situ online class test (2-hour assessment window)
This paper will be released as a timed test in Blackboard. Students will take this test in a supervised (in situ) setting and find a link to it on KLE on the day of the assessment. Once started, students will be given 2 hrs to complete. This is 1 hour more than we expect most students will actually need. This test will consist of a collection of compulsory multiple choice, pairing and fill in the blanks questions. Students should pay careful attention to the number of points that each question is worth. In general, we would expect only one or two sentences for each point. Students will be allowed to bring in 1-page crib sheet with them.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024