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B9188 - NEUROLOGIA (BASE)

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Giulia Giannini
                    
                        Credits:
                        1
                    
                        SSD:
                        MEDS-12/A
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        In-person learning (entirely or partially)
                        
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)

                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Nov 05, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026

Learning outcomes

Acquire the knowledge and ability to understand the fundamentals of clinical neurology.

Course contents

Semiotics of nervous system
Movement Disorders: hyperkinetic disorders (dystonia and choreic syndromes)
Movement Disorders: hypokinetic disorders (Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonisms)
Neuromuscular disorders (motor neurone disease, neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, muscular disorders)
Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases
Epilepsy and syncope
Dementia (Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, Vascular dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
Cerebrovascular diseases

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching methods

The distinctive clinical features of the main neurological disorders and the principles of their treatment will be presented.

Illustrative clinical cases will be discussed.

Assessment methods

Learning will be assessed through an oral examination covering the main topics of the course, including the semiology of the nervous system and the main neurological disorders.

The oral examination will take place at Bellaria Hospital (First Floor, Pavilion G).

Assessment criteria:

18–19: knowledge limited to a small number of topics; acceptable presentation, but with limited independence;

20–24: limited but sufficient knowledge; appropriate use of language;

25–29: good preparation, critical analysis skills, and command of the relevant terminology;

30–30 with honours: comprehensive preparation, ability to independently integrate and elaborate on the subject matter, and clear and precise argumentation.

The final grade for the integrated course will be calculated by taking into account the university credits assigned to each of the four modules (weighted average). Each module is considered passed with a grade of at least 18/30.

Students with specific learning disorders and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be agreed upon. The request must be submitted to the lecturer in advance (15 days before the examination date). The lecturer will assess the suitability of the proposed measures in light of the course learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Lectures are delivered with the support of PowerPoint presentations, PDF materials, and clinical case videos.

Course materials are provided to students and include PowerPoint slides, PDF documents, and scientific articles related to the topics covered.

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

Office hours

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