DPSY 771 - Introduction to Neuropathology

3 Credit(s)

This is the second part of a two-semester (one-year) course designed to examine basic neuroanatomy and neuropathology. Both didactic lectures and relevant clinical experiences (i.e., observation of brain dissections, neurosurgery, and neuroradiologic techniques) are offered. The focus of the second semester is on the clinical correlates of brain dysfunction. The process of diagnosing neurological syndromes and identifying treatment strategies is stressed. The student becomes familiar with the roles and functions of neurological, neurosurgical, and neuroradiological specialists within a medical center.