Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech IT SBMA4001 Neurology Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech IT SBMA4001 Neurology Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SBMA4001 NEUROLOGY
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100


UNIT 1 OVERVIEW OF NEUROLOGY 9 Hrs.
Introduction to Neurology, Neurons and Neuroglia, Neurotransmitters, Blood Brain Barrier, CSF

UNIT 2 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 Hrs.
Nervous system: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system; Structure, development
and function of Nervous System, brain and Spinal cord, Cranial nerves, functional topography of brain

UNIT 3 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 Hrs.
Electrolytes within our neurons; Ion channels, Local signaling, Signal propagation - Action potential, Synapse, Synaptic
integration, Modulation of synaptic transmission, Nerve-Muscle interaction

UNIT 4 NEURALNETWORKS 9Hrs.
Current flow in neurons, Introduction to electro diagnostic signals and their measurement, nerve conduction study, evoked
potentials, EEG, Radioactive brain scanning, Angiography

UNIT 5 CHALLENGES 9 Hrs.
The Electrical study of nerve reflexes –F response, H reflex, Diagnosis of Pathology of Nervous system–Molecular and
cellular mechanisms of Parkinson’s Huntington’s, Stroke and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understands themechanismsofhowneuronsprocesssignalsphysiologic allyandelectrochemically.
CO2 - Remembers the principles of pathology and diseases related to nervous system.
CO3 - Develops an understanding and appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of neurology.
CO4 - Apply the knowledge of neurology to other areas of their studies and to their everyday life.
CO5 - Interprets the insight basic brain structure and function reaching from the molecular to systems level.
CO6 - Understands how EMG testing is indicated, how the testing is performed, and limitations of use.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Richard S Snell, Clinical Neuro Anatomy, Lippincott Williams & Wikkins, 2006.
2. W.F.Ganang Review of Medical Physiology, McGraw Hill Professional, 21st Edition, 2013.
3. A.Krishnamurti Noteson Nervous System, Janagam Offset Printers, 2009.
4. Eric R.Sandel, Principles of Neural Science, Elsevier, 4th Edition, 2012.
5. U.K.Misra, Clinical neurophysiology, Elsevier Health Science, 2006.
6. James D. Fix, Neuroanatomy, William and Wilkins, 2nd Edition, 2005.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each – No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks