84676 - Neurology (Applied)

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to recognize neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and to understand their physiopathology, ethiology and treatment.

Course contents

The course consists of frontal lessons including video presentations on the main symptoms of neurological diseases.


After a brief review of anatomy and physiology, the various neurological diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems will be discussed.

Readings/Bibliography

Required: Slides showed during the course, (PDF will be immediately available); scientific references showed during the course.

 

Optional: Clinica Neurologica. Pazzaglia. Esculapio Cod. 1029 VII Edizione Ott. 2008

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons. Clinical case presentations.

Assessment methods

Exam will be oral and will focus on one of the topics covered during the course. Student's ability to present the topic using precise and appropriate technical terms following a logical sequence will be assessed.


The grade obtained in each module contributes to the Integrated Course grade in proportion to the course load expressed in credits.


Final grading:


Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical ability that emerges only with teacher's assistance, using generally correct language → 18-19;
Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and independent analysis ability only on purely executive issues, using correct language → 20-24;
Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis choices, with specific terminology → 25-29;
Substantially exhaustive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis and connection, full specific terminology and ability to scientific argumentation → 30-30L.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides presented during the course will be available to students within one week after the end of the class.


Teacher will be available, by appointment, for individual clarifications and further discussion throughout the course.

Office hours

See the website of Federica Provini