Study Guide

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.

Opiskelumateriaali

All study materials are available on Learn eLearning platform.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The course covers 5 ECTS credits, totalling 135 hours of student work. The number of hours is theoretical and varies according to student effort.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course studies the structure and the function of the brain and what cognitive function means. The course also studies neuropsychological symptoms and what neuropschological symptoms are assosiated with the most common neurological diseases. In addition, you will learn how to keep brain healthy and active. The course materials includes presentations, slides and internet material.

Further information

Degree students enroll on this course during their own enrollment periods.

After the course enrolment is approved, the course platform is automatically found on the Learn platform. Degree students should note that the right to complete the course is in the semester in which they enroll.

Spring semester 1 January 2024 – 31 July 2024
Summer courses 2 May 2024 – 31 August 2024
Autumn semester 1 August 2024 – 31 December 2024​​​​​​​

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The course consists of introductions, presentations and online material. Once you have studied the material, you must pass the exam successfully. You will pass the exam 20/40 correct answers.