3 credits
Fall 2024 Lecture Upper Division
This course is an upper-level elective course for undergraduates in the SLHS major and others who are interested in learning more about neurodegenerative disorders and the effect these disorders have on the cranial sensorimotor system. This course assumes a basic knowledge of the anatomical and physiological bases of the speech mechanism (SLHS 30300) with an emphasis on the neural, respiratory, laryngeal, supralaryngeal, and aerodigestive subsystems. Information presented in this course will build on that basic knowledge and will focus on the effect of neurodegeneration on each of these systems through lectures, article reviews, case-based discussions, and disease-specific group presentations.
Learning Outcomes1Develop additional knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and the basic anatomy of the motor system.
2Develop problem-solving skills to differentiate between a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.
3Develop the skills needed to read and critique relevant publications in the field of neurodegeneration.
4Develop the skills to discuss evaluation of cranial sensorimotor behaviors.
5Discuss current treatment options for neurodegenerative disorders.
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