MEDS2001

MEDS2001: Developmental Neuroscience

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Which units require MEDS2001?

MEDS2001 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is MEDS2001 about?

This unit explores typical development of the nervous system’s structure and function. Somatosensory, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems. The unit covers motor systems and their role in controlling posture and coordinated movement. Students consider the role and integration of reflexes in relation to observation of typical motor development; identifying the role and integration of reflexes and reactions in relation to typical development. There is focus on understanding the development of cognition, perception, visual motor integration and language, developmental progressions and childhood occupations.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Seminar1 x 3 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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BH-OCCT1Admission into BH-OCCT1 - Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)
B-OCCTAdmission into B-OCCT - Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
BH-OCCTAdmission into BH-OCCT - Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)

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