Cognitive functions in neurological diseases (5 cr)
Code: AV00EG62-3003
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Vanha_Open UAS and Continuing Education (vanhettu)
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 100
Teachers
- Mari Sarjanen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Väisänen
Groups
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VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
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VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
The goals of the course are to learn
- basic knowledge of brain function
- understand cognitive function and various neuropsychological symptoms
- neuropsychological symptoms assosiated with the most common neurological diseases, for example stroke, multiple schlerosis and Parkinson disease
- brain health aspects
Content
The course studies the structure and the function of the brain and what cognitive function means. The course studies neuropsychological symptoms and what neuropschological symptoms are assosiated with the most common neurological diseases. You will also learn how to keep brain healthy and active. The course material includes presentations, slides and internet material.
Further information
Degree students enroll on this course during their own enrollment periods.
This spring semester, the course starts on 17th January 2022.
This summer semester, the course starts on 2nd May 2022.
This autumn semester, the course starts on 1st September 2022.
The duration of this course is three months. The course in carried out 100 % online.
The degree students, who will be accepted in this course, will receive the enrollment key for signing in to Learn, no later than the day the course starts.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed