OCTH 5130 - Neuroscience: Foundations for Human Behavior

2 credit hours

This course introduces students to basic knowledge and current advances in neuroscience, including neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Students gain an understanding and appreciation of the relevance of neuroscience to occupational therapy practice. This course specifically addresses the understanding of the Body Systems and Body Functions that contribute to human function and dysfunction. The neurological basis for human behavior, including sensory, motor, cognition-memory, learning, language, and neuroplasticity and implications for rehabilitation, will be the focus of the course. Prerequisite: ASHS 6200