Medical Neuroscience
Spring Semesters Annually
Course Director: Nachum Dafny, Ph.D.
Education Coordinator: Marijane DeTranaltes (phone 1.713.500.5931)
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Course Description
Introduction to the structural and functional features of the human nervous system, including the gross anatomy of the brain and spinal cord, cellular and molecular neurobiology, the major transmitter systems and the major anatomical pathways and their functions. The emphasis is on an integrative approach to the study of the structure and function of the nervous system with lectures focusing on molecular, cellular, and systems features of brain function.
2012 Lecture Schedule
NOTE: The schedule displayed on this page may not be current. It is posted here only to give prospective students an idea of what is typically covered in the course schedule. Current students should NOT rely on the schedule displayed here. For the latest dates, times and meeting locations, current students of the course should view the schedule that is posted on the Official 2012 Course Website.
Block 1
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR |
| Week 1 | ||||
| Jan 4, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Introduction to Neuroscience | John Byrne |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Synaptic Formation/Development and Regeneration | Andrew Bean |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #1 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Nachum Dafny, Pramod Dash |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #1 External Anatomy of the Brain & Principles of Neurological Examination | Nachum Dafny, Pramod Dash |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #1 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Organization of Cell Types | Jack Waymire |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Resting Potentials and Action Potentials | John Byrne |
| Week 2 | ||||
| Jan 9, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Ionic Mechanisms of Action Potentials | John Byrne |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Propagation of Action Potentials | John Byrne |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #2 Pre-lab Instruction + Review | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #2 Internal Organization of the Brain | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #2 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Synaptic Transmission at the Skeletal Neuromuscular Junction | John Byrne |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Synaptic Transmission in the Central Nervous System | John Byrne |
| Jan 13, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Synaptic Plasticity | John Byrne |
| Week 3 | ||||
| Jan 17, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #3 Pre Lab Instruction + Review | Terry Crow |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #3 Ventricles. Blood Vessels and External Surfaces of the Brain Stem | Terry Crow |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #3 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Transport and Molecular Mechanisms of Secretion | Jack Waymire |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Acetylcholine Neurotransmission | Jack Waymire |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Biogenic Amine Neurotransmitters | Jack Waymire |
| Week 4 | ||||
| Jan 23, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Amino Acid Neurotransmitters | M Neal Waxham |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Neuropeptides and Nitric Oxide | M Neal Waxham |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 1:00pm | Examination | Exam I | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 1:30pm | Study Time | Study Room | Nachum Dafny |
Block 2
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR |
| Week 5 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Somatosensory Systems | Patrick Dougherty |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Spinal Cord and ascending and descending pathways | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #4 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #4 Spinal Cord: External / Internal Anatomy & Intro to Somatosensory Pathways | Nachum Dafny |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #4 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Pain Principle | Nachum Dafny |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Pain Pathways and different types | Nachum Dafny |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Principles of Neuroanesthesia | Katherine Normand |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Pain Modulation | Nachum Dafny |
| Week 6 | ||||
| Feb 6, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Somatosensory Pathways | Patrick Dougherty |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Somatosensory Processes | Patrick Dougherty |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #5 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Patrick Dougherty |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #5 Somatosensory, Viscerosensory and Spinocerebellar Pathways | Patrick Dougherty |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #5 Clinical Post-Lab Cases | Pedro Mancias |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Spinal Cord Disorders | Pedro Mancias |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Somatosensory Disorders | Pedro Mancias |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Vestibular System: Structure and Function | Terry Crow |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Vestibular Pathways and Reflexes | Terry Crow |
| Week 7 | ||||
| Feb 15, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Auditory System: Structure and Function | Terry Crow |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Auditory Pathways | Terry Crow |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Otology Methods | Ron Moses |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 9:00am | Small Groups | Otology Clinical Cases | Nachum Dafny |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 10:00am | Lecture | Olfaction & Gustation | Terry Crow |
| Week 8 | ||||
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #6 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Terry Crow |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #6 Auditory, Vestibular, Gustatory & Olfactory Systems | Terry Crow |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #6 Clinical Post Lab Case | Ron Moses |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Principles of Structural Neuroimaging | Michael Beauchamp |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Clinical Neuroimaging | Pedro Mancias |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | The Eye | Valentin Dragoi |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Visual Pathway | Valentin Dragoi |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 10:00am | Clinical Correlate | Headaches | Howard Derman |
| Week 9 | ||||
| Feb 27, 2012 | 1:00pm | Examination | EXAM II | Nachum Dafny |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 1:30pm | Study Time | Study Room | Nachum Dafny |
| Mar 5-9, 2012 | Spring Break - no classes |
Block 3
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR |
| Week 10 | ||||
| Mar 12, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Visual Motor System | Valentin Dragoi |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 10:00am | Lecture | Visual Pathways, Eye Movement and Sensory Motor Integration | Valentin Dragoi |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Ocular Motor Control | Valentin Dragoi |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #7 Pre-Lab Introduction + Review | Valentin Dragoi |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #7 Visual System and Control System for Eye Movements | Valentin Dragoi |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #7 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Neuroophthalmology Methods | Leonard Hershkowitz |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 9:00am | Small Groups | Neuroophthalmology Methods | Nachum Dafny |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Motor Units and Muscle Receptors | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Spinal Reflexes | Michael Beauchamp |
| Week 11 | ||||
| Mar 19, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Cerebellum | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Basal Ganglia | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #8 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #8 Higher Motor Function | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #8 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Lower Motor Neuron Disorders | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Cerebellar Disorders | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Extra Pyramidal Disorders | Erin Stimming |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Motor Cortex | Michael Beauchamp |
| Week 12 | ||||
| Mar 26, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Integrated Motor System | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Upper Motor Neuron Disorder | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #9 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Michael Beauchamp |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #9 Descending Pathways to the Spinal Cord | Nachum Dafny |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #9 Clinical Post-Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Principle of Neurosurgical Intervention | David Baskin |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Genetic & Neurological Diseases | Andrew Bean |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Brain Circulation | Andrew Barreto |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Stroke | Andrew Barreto |
| Week 13 | ||||
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1:00pm | Examination | EXAM III | Nachum Dafny |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1:30pm | Study Time | Study Room | Nachum Dafny |
Block 4
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR |
| Week 14 | ||||
| Apr 9, 2012 | 8:00am | Small Groups | Cranial Nerves and Neurological Examination | Nachum Dafny, Pedro Mancias |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Hypothalamus: Structural Organization | Patrick Dougherty |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Hypothalamic Control of Pituitary Hormone | Patrick Dougherty |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Central Control of Autonomic Nervous System and Thermoregulation | Patrick Dougherty |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #10 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Terry Crow |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #10 Cranial Nerve Nuclei and Brain Stem Circulation | Terry Crow |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #10 Clinical Post Lab Case | Pedro Mancias |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Hypothalamic Disorders | Arthur Day |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Central Control of Feeding Behavior | Patrick Dougherty |
| Week 15 | ||||
| Apr 16, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Limbic System: Anatomy Pathways & Functions of the Hippocampus | Anthony Wright |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Limbic system: Anatomy, Pathways & Function of the Amygdala | Anthony Wright |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Learning & Memory | Terry Crow |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Sleep & Arousal | Terry Crow |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 8:00am | Clinical Correlate | Sleep Disorders | Jeremy Slater |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Seizure Disorder (Epilepsy) | Jeremy Slater |
| Week 16 | ||||
| Apr 23, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Higher Cortical Function: Language & Cognition | Anthony Wright |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Higher Cortical Function: Executive Processing | Anthony Wright |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 1:00pm | Laboratory | #11 Pre-Lab Instruction + Review | Terry Crow, Patrick Dougherty |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 1:30pm | Laboratory | #11 Limbic System and Hypothalamus | Terry Crow, Patrick Dougherty |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 3:30pm | Laboratory | #11 Clinical Post-Lab Review Cases | Pedro Mancias |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | CNS Aging and Alzheimer's Disease | Jack Waymire |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 9:00am | Clinical Correlate | Aging, Alzheimer's Disease & Cognitive Disorders | Carmel Dyer |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 8:00am | Lecture | Blood Brain Barrier and Cerebral Metabolism | Pramod Dash |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 9:00am | Lecture | Traumatic Brain Injury and Cell Death | Pramod Dash |
| Week 17 | ||||
| May 4, 2012 | 1:00pm | Examination | EXAM IV | |
| Week 18 | ||||
| May 8, 2012 | times vary | Examination | FINAL EXAM |
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