SPA 4104: Neurological Bases of Communication, Spring 2008

SPA 4104: Neurological Bases of Communication, Spring 2008 University of Florida

Instructor: Lisa A. Edmonds, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Office: 351 Dauer Hall Phone Contact: 352.392.2113 ext. 250 Email Contact: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday, 6th period and by appointment Class Meeting Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7th period (1:55pm – 245pm) Class Location: TUR 2305

REQUIRED MATERIALS  Blumenfeld, H. (2002). Neuroanatomy through clinical cases. Sunderland, Massachusetts: Sinauer Associates, Inc.  Sacks, O. (1998). The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat. Touchstone: New York.  Course packet available at University Copies on West University  Additional lectures and information posted on WebCT

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS  Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 3rd edition (2007). (Bear, Connors, Paradiso, eds). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This introductory course presents fundamental concepts and basic information about the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system with specific focus on neuroanatomy and processes related to communication and other cognitive-linguistic functions as well as an introduction to basic information related to clinical neuroradiology. Communication/cognition in aging and neuroplasticity in recovery will also be considered.

Clinical case presentations, including case history, neurological exam results, behavioral symptoms, and lesion information will be used to explore clinically relevant issues and to develop basic differential diagnosis skills. Clinical cases will focus on speech, language, and cognitive disorders.

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:  Demonstrate basic knowledge of the human nervous system, including the abilities to:  Describe the anatomical and physiological bases of basic communication  Identify basic anatomical structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems  Demonstrate knowledge of the cerebral cortex, vascular supply, and consequences of cerebral vascular events  Describe the main motor and somatosensory pathways  Identify cranial nerves and their functions, particularly those related to speech, language, and auditory function  Demonstrate knowledge of the basic cellular and neurochemical organization of the nervous system  Demonstrate basic knowledge of neurodevelopment  Describe acquired neurological disorders of speech, language and cognition, including:  Etiology  Lesion site  Neurological symptoms  Speech/language/cognitive symptoms  Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles of neuroplasticity in recovery

COURSE REQUIREMENTS  Students are expected to: O attend class regularly, take notes, participate in class discussions and activities. NOTE: The course packet is NOT a substitute for attending class and taking notes. All information discussed during class can potentially be tested on exams. O complete all assigned readings before class O print out additional notes from WebCT before class O be responsible for material in lecture notes, reading assignments, and class discussions

EVALUATION AND GRADING  Five exams  Extra credit opportunity worth 5 points S ummary Exam 1: 75 Exam 2: 50 Exam 3: 100 Exam 4: 75 Exam 5: 100 400 points

Your final course grade will be based on the final average earned for quizzes and final exams. Grades will be assigned as follows:

A = 90% - 100% B+ = 87%-89% B = 80% - 86% C+ = 77%-79% C = 70% - 76% D+ = 67%-69% D = 60% - 66% E = < 60%

Missing exams and quizzes You are expected to attend and participate in class. If you must miss an exam due to illness or emergency, you must contact the instructor beforehand in order to obtain an excused absence for that exam. Unexcused absences for an examination will be graded as a “0.” No excused absences for missing the quiz will be given. No make-up exams will be given for exams without prior permission by the instructor. If you are late to class for an exam or quiz, you will not be given extra time.

Extra credit options You have the option to obtain 5 points for doing one of two extra credit activities (but not both). You can 1) participate in 2 hours worth of research (See http://www.csd.ufl.edu/langbrain/LINCSD.htm for research opportunities, or 2) read 1-2 Oliver Sacks chapters (which will be assigned) for which you will answer specific questions provided by the instructor (approximately 2 hours). The deadline for completing extra credit activities is 4.18.07. You must turn in the consent form for two hours worth of completed research experiments. No partial credit will be given (i.e., for only one hour of research participation). ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Students suspected of violating the University’s policies on academic honesty will be dealt with in accordance with procedures outlined by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with the University's policy on academic dishonesty.

Cheating. The improper taking or tendering of any information or material, which shall be used to determine academic credit. Taking of information includes, but is not limited to, copying graded homework assignments from another student; working together with another individual(s) on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the teacher; looking or attempting to look at another student's paper during an examination; looking or attempting to look at text or notes during an examination when not permitted. Tendering of information includes, but is not limited to, giving your work to another student to be used or copied; giving someone answers to exam questions either when the exam is being given or after taking an exam; giving or selling a term paper or other written materials to another student; sharing information on a graded assignment.

Plagiarism. The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on an exam, term paper, homework, or other written materials or oral presentations for an academic requirement; submitting a paper which was purchased from a term paper service as your own work; submitting anyone else's paper as your own work.

Bribery. The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

Misrepresentation. Any act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes using computer programs generated by another and handing it in as your own work unless expressly allowed by the teacher; lying to a teacher to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic honesty.

Conspiracy. The planning or acting with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty.

Fabrication. The use of invented or fabricated information, or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive for academic or professional advantage.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND COUNSELING SERVICES The University of Florida, under the guidelines of ADA and 504 federal legislation, is required to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

To help provide the best possible service to students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Florida has an Americans with Disabilities Act Office with a coordinator responsible for access for persons with disabilities. The ADA coordinator assists anyone with questions about access. See http://www.ada.ufl.edu/office/ada.htm for more information Other resources:  Campus Alcohol and Drug Resource Center (302 Student Health Center, 392- 1161, ext. 4281).

 University Counseling Center (301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575)

 Student Mental Health Services (245 Student Health Center, 392-1171). SEMESTER SCHEDULE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS Week Dates Topic Readings 1 1.7 Introduction to syllabus, overview of course 1.9 Lecture 1: Neuroanatomy: Overview and Basic Concepts Blumenfeld, Ch.2; Lec 1 1.11 Lecture 1: Neuroanatomy: Overview and Basic Concepts Blumenfeld, Ch.2; Lec 1 2 1.14 Lecture 2: The neuron, action potential, and synapse Lecture 2 1.16 Lecture 2: The neuron, action potential, and synapse Lecture 2 1.18 Exam 1 Review 3 1.21 NO CLASS: Martin Luther King’s Birthday 1.23 Exam 1 Blumenfeld, Ch. 5; Lec 3 1.25 Lecture 3: Brain and the environs Blumenfeld, Ch. 5; Lec 3 4 1.28 Lecture 3: Brain and the environs Blumenfeld, Ch. 10; Lec 4 1.30 Lecture 4: Cerebral hemispheres and vascular supply Blumenfeld, Ch. 10; Lec 4 2.1 Lecture 4: Cerebral hemispheres and vascular supply 5 2.4 Exam 2 Review 2.6 Exam 2 2.8 Lecture 5: Somatosensory system 6 2.11 Lecture 5: Somatosensory system Blumenfeld, Ch. 7; Lec 5 2.13 Lecture 5: Somatosensory system Blumenfeld, Ch. 7; Lec 5 2.15 NO CLASS: G. Paul Symposium Blumenfeld, Ch. 7; Lec 5 7 2.18 Lecture 6: Corticospinal Tract and Other Motor Pathways Blumenfeld, Ch. 6; Lec 6 2.20 Lecture 6: Corticospinal Tract and Other Motor Pathways Blumenfeld, Ch. 6; Lec 6 2.22 Lecture 7: Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia Blumenfeld, Ch. 15-16; Lec 7 Oliver Sacks, Ch. 1 8 2.25 Lecture 7: Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia Blumenfeld, Ch. 15-16; Lec 7 Oliver Sacks, Ch. 10 2.27 Lecture 7: Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia Blumenfeld, Ch. 15-16; Lec 7 2.29 Exam 3 Review 9 3.3 Exam 3 3.5 Lecture 8: Cranial nerves Blumenfeld, Ch. 12; Lec 8 Oliver Sacks, Ch. 18 3.7 Lecture 8: Cranial nerves Blumenfeld, Ch. 12; Lec 8 10 3.10 NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK 3.12 NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK 3.14 NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK 11 3.17 Lecture 9: Visual system Blumenfeld, Ch. 11; Lec 9 3.19 Lecture 9: Visual system Blumenfeld, Ch. 11; Lec 9 3.21 Lecture 10: Auditory and Vestibular systems WebCT reading; Lec 10 12 3.24 Lecture 10: Auditory and Vestibular systems WebCT reading; Lec 10 3.26 Exam 4 Review 3.28 Exam 4 13 3.31 Lecture 11: Memory and Learning WebCT reading; Lec 11 Oliver Sacks, Ch. 2 4.2 Lecture 11: Memory and Learning WebCT reading; Lec 11 4.4 Lecture 11: Memory and Learning WebCT reading; Lec 11 14 4.7 Lecture 12: Language and Aphasia WebCT reading; Lec 12 4.9 Lecture 12: Language and Aphasia WebCT reading; Lec 12 4.11 Lecture 12: Language and Aphasia WebCT reading; Lec 12 15 4.14 Lecture 13: Right hemisphere and Frontal lobes WebCT reading; Lec 13 Oliver Sacks, Ch. 1 4.16 Lecture 13: Right hemisphere and Frontal lobes WebCT reading; Lec 13 4.18 Extra Credit due: Lecture 13: Right hemisphere and WebCT reading; Lec 13 Frontal lobes 16 4.21 Exam 5 review 4.23 Exam 5 PLEASE NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus. Changes will be announced in class.