MBS 508: Human Neuroanatomy

The purpose of this course is to provide a general introduction to the structure and function of the human nervous system. Lectures will provide an overview of the anatomy, interconnections, and function(s) of specific regions/structures of the human nervous system. The laboratories offer a hands-on opportunity to identify the major landmarks of the brain and better understand the three-dimensional architecture of the brain, spinal cord and Head Neck region. Collectively, the lectures and laboratories will provide the anatomical and functional foundation necessary to understand disorders of the nervous system. A variety of disorders affecting the nervous system, such as stroke, schizophrenia, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease, will be discussed in terms of clinical signs/prognosis and cause/pathology. In addition, clinical issues will be examined using case studies. Each student will be assigned a case study to independently investigate and present to the class using basic and clinical primary research sources.