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EEG210 Applied NeurophysiologyCourse Syllabus
Spring 2011
Professor:
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Syllabus online: http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando/EEG210/210Syllabus_Fall10.htm
Lecture Section: #55740 Meets in Room CH2123, Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm
Prof. Office Hours: M-R 12:45pm-1:45pm, CH 1066 or by appointment
Prof. Phone: (602) 286-8699
Prof. Email: crimando@gatewaycc.edu
WebSite URL: http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando
Required Text for Lecture: Manter and Gatz’s Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy
and Neurophysiology; Gilman & Newman, 10th
Ed.
Course Description: Introduction
to central nervous system. Emphasis on conduction pathways,
anatomy, and blood supply. Survey of
neurotransmitters, pharmacology and current research.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Electroneurodiagnostics
Program.
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Course Competencies: EEG210 Applied Neurophysiology - http://www.maricopa.edu/curriculum/D-L/096eeg210.html |
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1. Diagram and
describe major cortical gross anatomy and function. 2. Diagram and describe
major diencephalic anatomy and function. 3. Diagram and
describe major brainstem anatomy and function. 4. Diagram and
describe major cerebellar anatomy and function. 5. Diagram and
describe major spinal cord anatomy and function. 6. Describe the
gross anatomy and function of the limbic system. 7. Describe the
anatomy and function of the meninges and
cerebrospinal fluid. 8. Describe the
pattern of cerebrovascular blood flow. 9. Describe the
embryology of the central nervous system. 10. Identify
functional areas of the cerebral cortex using conventional systems. 11. Describe common
dysfunctions resulting from damage to selected cortical areas. 12. Describe and
explain the anatomy and function of neuroglia. 13. Describe and
explain neuronal structure and impulse conduction. 14. Describe the
concept of the chemical synapse. 15. List and
describe the function and mechanism of action of recognized
neurotransmitters. 16. Compare selected
neuroactive drugs in their mechanisms of actions
and theories of effect. 17. Describe
selected neurologic disorders. |
The policies
described by this syllabus represent the instructor’s contract with the
students.
Any portion of this syllabus is subject to
change at the instructor’s discretion with notice given.
Mechanics of The Course:
Attendance: Regular attendance in
lecture is mandatory*. If a student is accumulates absences in excess of more than full one
class period, that student may be withdrawn without notice. The single best
thing you can do to succeed in class is to attend class every day. Please email
or call me if you miss class – keep in touch!! If
you stop showing up to class and do not properly withdraw, you may be withdrawn
by the instructor without notice or you may receive a final grade of “F”
or “Y” at the instructor’s discretion.
For withdrawal procedures, see the College Catalogue: http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Catalog/GateWayCatalog.pdf#47
Grading Policy: The final grade for this course will be a combination of all scores as follows:
ü Lecture Exams: There will be three regular exams given in lecture. The dates are listed in the schedule. There are NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKEUP LECTURE EXAMS*. All Lecture Exams count toward your grade. Lecture Exams are worth 100pts each.
ü Final Exam: The Final Exam is comprehensive covering all course material. The Final Exam date is listed in the schedule. There is NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKEUP FINAL EXAM*. Final Exam is worth 100pts.
ü Lecture Quizzes/Activities: Weekly quizzes and/or graded activities covering recent class material or readings will be given in class (see schedule) to ensure that you are keeping up with material. There are NO EARLY, LATE OR MAKE-UP LECTURE QUIZZES GIVEN*. Only nine of the ten scheduled lecture quizzes will count toward your grade – your lowest quiz score will be dropped and not counted towards your grade. Lecture quizzes or activities are given at any time during the class. If you are not present in class for the quiz when it is given, you will not be allowed to take that quiz at any other time (be on time). Lecture Quizzes/Activities are worth 20pts each.
ü Lec Participation: Your effort and participation in class can earn you up to 20pts. Show up on time, be prepared for class, participate in activities, follow the policies in the syllabus and be focused on class work.
* There are VERY RARE
exceptions made on a case-by-case basis (e.g. religious observances, death in
immediate family, official absences, etc.) with documentation.
Course Grade: The grading scale for this
course is as follows:
Grade Scale:
540-600pts = A (90%)
480-539pts
= B (80%)
420-479pts
= C
(70%)
360-429pts = D (60%)
Under 360pts = F (<60%)
NOTE: All
left-over student assignments/materials not claimed by the end of the semester
will be promptly discarded.
Academic
Dishonesty/Disruptions: Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. This includes cheating or copying answers on
tests, quizzes or “individual” assignments or allowing others to cheat or copy
your work. Communicating the questions,
answers or content of tests or quizzes from one course section to another
before all students have completed it is considered “cheating”. Use or handling
of a cellphone during a test or quiz is considered
“cheating”. Taking or copying the content or answers of any test or quiz
without authorization is considered “cheating”. Any student who is caught
cheating will receive a zero for that score. The incident will be referred to
the VP of Student Affairs. Cheating may
result in a removal from the course with a failing grade. Disruptive behavior in class will not be
tolerated. Students who are disruptive or create a negative or dangerous
learning environment for others will receive one verbal warning from the
instructor. If the negative behavior
continues, Security may be called to remove the disruptive student and the
student will be referred to VP of Student Affairs and may lead to withdrawal
from the course.
Use of Human and Animal Material in Lab: This course focuses on
anatomy of the human nervous system. To
provide students with a well-rounded education regarding the structures of the
brain and spinal cord we will, on a few occasions during the semester, use a
variety of human materials including cadavers, human and sheep brain specimens,
in addition to a variety of plastic models and videos. Though the use of human specimens is
beneficial in the learning process, it is understandable that some students may
not want to handle human organs for religious or other personal reasons. Students who object are not required to handle such materials, but are still required to understand
the material being presented. In addition, students who object to handling
these materials should meet with their instructor early (within the
first week or two) in the semester to discuss the matter and, if needed,
arrange alternate assignments.
Cadaver Protocol:
Show respect for the people
who donated their bodies for education.
There should be no joking about the cadavers, no nicknames in class or
outside of class. Showing disrespect for
the cadavers can result in your withdrawal from the course. Show respect to your fellow students
also. It is not easy for everyone to
work with cadavers, so do not tease or joke about other's hesitations. Approach the cadavers ONLY after you have
become familiar with the models and diagrams.
Know what you're looking for before approaching the cadaver. Students are not allowed to handle the
cadavers without close instructor supervision at all times.
Technology: I maintain a website (http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pages/crimando) for all my courses and strongly recommend that get various resources and use the lab tutorials on
the brain. If you email me any messages
or essays, I will not open any attachments – all text you want me to read
should be placed in the body of your email. Students are welcome to record
lectures for their own use – however they are not to be distributed to others
in any format. Please TURN OFF your cell
phones or pagers in class - they are a distraction to other students and myself. CELL PHONES
MUST BE PUT AWAY DURING TESTS & QUIZZES. Cell phone handling or use
during a test or quiz will be result in a zero for that test or quiz - this is
your only warning in writing.
Visitors: No unregistered persons are allowed in class
- lecture or lab. This includes children of registered students.
Disability Resources: Students with disabilities,
including learning disabilities, are eligible to receive reasonable
accommodations and should contact the Coordinator of Disabled Student Services
(602) 286-8888. http://students.gatewaycc.edu/Resources/DisabilityResources/
Library: The library is located in the
Learning Center: Located in MA1240 (between the bookstore & library), the Learning Center provides free academic support services and free tutoring for students. They have excellent resources and staff to help students learn time management and proper study skills. http://students.gatewaycc.edu/Resources/LearningCenter/default.htm
Veterans Services: The Veterans Services Office provides
information for students wishing to use their GI Bill benefits. The Office
assists students by facilitating the application for educational assistance,
providing students with tuition and book deferments as well as answering
general questions about college enrollment and benefits available. Please
contact GateWay Veterans Office for additional information at (602) 286-8061.
Expectations:
What are the expectations of a student taking this
class?
Understand that this is a
second-year college-level applied neuroscience course. It is expected that you have passed the
prerequisite biology courses and that you are familiar with the basics of
biology, the cell, the chemistry of the cell, basic anatomy and physiology.
Those are the formal expectations; however I have my own simple expectations as
well:
1. Students are expected to be on time for class.
2. Students should prepare for class by reviewing previous
notes and reading the day's material ahead of time.
3. Students should be alert in class and ask questions if
they do not understand material being discussed. If a class is missed, it is the student's
responsibility to obtain the material for that day as soon as possible.
4. Students should use the
textbook as a reference and be able to
read and comprehend the text.
5. Students should know what class topics or activities are
coming up based on the schedule.
6. Students should use class time wisely; class time is
for reviewing and discussing selected topics relevant to this class.
What should the students expect from the professor of this class?
1. As the instructor of this
class, it is my primary responsibility to organize and present course material
and evaluate student performance.
2. I will present detailed
explanations and discussions of the topics listed in the official District
Course Competencies.
3. I will discuss underlying
theories and relationships and help put basic course material into
perspective.
4. I will present material
in an organized manner according to the schedule included in this
syllabus.
5. I am available for
general guidance, review of class material and grades outside of class during
office hours or by appointment.
6. I will advise students
and help with study skills & test preparation on a one-on-one basis if
needed.
It is the
student’s responsibility to understand the information in this syllabus.
The instructor
will answer any questions regarding this syllabus.
Any portion of this syllabus is subject to
change at the instructor’s discretion.
Students will be notified of changes if they
occur.
Students are responsible for knowing their
rights and responsibilities stated in the College Catalogue and Student
Handbook
Final Thoughts: Hopefully you enjoy school and you've
arranged your activities around it. This is more difficult if you're working
full-time. Stress, relationships, illness, jobs and other crises may be
unavoidable and shake you out of your "learning-centered" frame of
mind. A clear, calm and focused mind should be your "game-face" for
school.
Practice stress-reduction.
Keep a sense of humor. Go for a quiet walk. Read Robert Frost.
Make your College experience
an opportunity to improve your mind, body and spirit.
Learn how to juggle. 
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EEG 210 Tentative Lecture Schedule – (subject to change as needed) |
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Mon |
1/24 |
Introduction & Overview; Neurons |
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Mon |
1/31 |
Neuroglia;
Action Potentials |
Quiz 1 |
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Mon |
2/7 |
Neurotransmitters |
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Quiz 2 |
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Mon |
2/14 |
Embryology; Meninges; CSF;
Vascular |
Quiz 3 |
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Mon |
2/21 |
No Class |
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Mon |
2/28 |
Exam 1 |
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Mon |
3/7 |
Spinal Cord & Brainstem |
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Quiz 4 |
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Mon |
3/14 |
Spring Break |
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Mon |
3/21 |
Brainstem & Diencephalon |
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Quiz 5 |
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Mon |
3/28 |
Cerebellum, Basal Nuclei |
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Quiz 6 |
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Mon |
4/4 |
Exam
2 |
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Mon |
4/11 |
Limbic System &
Cerebrum |
Quiz 7 |
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Mon |
4/18 |
Cerebrum |
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Quiz 8 |
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Mon |
4/25 |
Cerebrum |
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Quiz 9 |
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Mon |
5/2 |
Exam
3 & Review |
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Quiz 10 |
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Mon |
5/9 |
Final Exam |
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