Spring 2022 - BPK 415 D100
Neural Control of Movement (3)
Class Number: 3377
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 23, 2022
Sat, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Daniel Marigold
dsm7@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3499
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Prerequisites:
BPK 306 or BISC 305.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An in depth study of the neurophysiology of movement. Illustrates general principles of neural control by exploring specific movement tasks including standing, walking, reaching/grasping, and eye movements.
COURSE DETAILS:
Topics To Be Covered:
- Fundamental concepts related to movement control
- Neural control of eye movements
- Neural control of walking and spatial navigation
- Neural control of reaching and grasping movements
Concepts will also be applied to various neurological conditions.
Mode of Teaching:
Lecture: in-person.
Office hours: via Zoom.
Other Information:
There are NO required textbooks for this course.COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- Integrate information regarding sensorimotor brain areas to explain how we perform specific movements
- Use research examples to explain how a particular part of the nervous system is involved in the control of a specific movement (this includes the ability to interpret results of an experimental manipulation that illustrates the point)
- Explain why certain neurological disorders present with specific signs and symptoms
- Design experiments to test hypotheses regarding the role of a particular brain region in the control of movement
Grading
- Mini Exam 15%
- Final Exam 30%
- Blog Assignment 15%
- Infographic Assignments 40%
Department Undergraduate Notes:
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022
Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place. Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).
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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.