CMDS667-16S2 (C) Semester Two 2016

Neuroscience of Communication and Swallowing

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 11 July 2016
End Date: Sunday, 13 November 2016
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 22 July 2016
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 7 October 2016

Description

In this course students examine brain mechanisms and the underlying neurological basis of communication and swallowing disorders of neurogenic origin. Students develop a thorough understanding of the development, structure, organization and function of the nervous system and its role in higher level cognitive functioning. Students also examine the underlying aetiology and main characteristics of a variety of neurological conditions associated with communication and swallowing disorders, and learn to explain relevant neurological diagnostic techniques and neurosurgical procedures for such disorders.

Prerequisites

Entry subject to approval by the Head of Department

Restrictions

(1) CMDS162, (2) CMDS262

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Catherine Theys

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Internal Assessments 70%
Final Exam 30%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,013.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 20

For further information see Department of Communication Disorders .

All CMDS667 Occurrences

  • CMDS667-16S2 (C) Semester Two 2016
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