Course: Neurophysiology

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Course title Neurophysiology
Course code PCH/NFYZA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Orel Miroslav, MUDr. PhDr. PhD.
Course content
"Neuron - structure, function, membrane action. "Neuron conduction, action, generator and resting membrane potential. "Synapse - structure and function. "Mediator - types, functions, ways of transmission of information between neurons. "Supporting cells - glia. "Packaging the brain and spinal cord. "Cerebrospinal fluid. "Vascular supply to the brain and spinal cord. 'Spinal cords - structure, function. "The brain stem - structure, function. "Cerebellum - structure, function. "Diencephalon - structure, function. "Cerebrum - structure, structure, center. "Limbic system - structure, function. "Basal ganglia - structure, function. "Cranial nerves. "The autonomic nervous system. "Biorytmy. "Waking and sleep, sleep disorder. Control motor. "Sensory function. "Mechanisms of visual. "Mechanisms hearing. "Authorities and tracing. "Chemoreceptor - smell and taste. "Proprioception and skin sensation. "Integrating the functions of the central nervous system. "A comprehensive approach to man. "The development of the brain, growth factors, formation, disappearance and migration of neurons. "Neurophysiologic aspects of mental disorders (depression, schizophrenia, dementia, etc.). "Possibilities of the brain affected by biological means (psychotropic drugs elektrokonvulze etc.). "The brain and stress - stress management and phase response, the effect of stress on brain function.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Excursion - 2 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course acquaints students with basic of tstructures and functions of the nervous system of humans. The main emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of the nervous system from the level of nerve cells to the level of the brain as the highest nerve head. Students of psychology will aslo get familiar the clinical practice (eg in psychiatric and neurological disorders, the possibility of influencing the brain, etc.).
Acquisition of knowledge and knowledge of the structure and functioning of the nervous system, particularly the function of the mental processes.
Prerequisites
no prior assumptions

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Seminar Work

Students should write 1 essay on a chosen topic in the field of neurophysiology. The exam is oral.
Recommended literature
  • Koukolík, F.:. Lidský mozek. Portál, Praha, 2000.
  • Králíček, P. (1997). Úvod do speciální neurofysiologie. Praha: Karolinum.
  • MERKUNOVÁ, A., OREL, M. Anatomie a fyziologie člověka pro humanitní obory. Praha: Grada, 2008. 302 s..
  • Orel M. (2015). Neurony a jejich svět. Praha.
  • Šmarda B. a kol. (2004). Biologie pro psychology a pedagogy. Praha, Portál.
  • Trojan S a kol. (1996). Lékařská fyziologie. Avicenum, Grada.


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