Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project
Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project
Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project
For this project, students will delve into the intricate structures and functions of the human nervous system. Beginning with an overview of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS), students will explore the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, elucidating their roles in sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive functions.
The project will involve detailed diagrams and descriptions of key brain regions, such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, highlighting their specialized functions in cognition, emotion, and coordination. Students will also investigate the spinal cord’s organization and its role as a conduit for sensory and motor signals between the brain and body.
Furthermore, the project will examine the intricate networks of neurons and glial cells, elucidating their roles in signal transmission, synaptic plasticity, and neuroplasticity. Students will explore the neural pathways underlying sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions, integrating knowledge from neuroanatomy with clinical case studies to understand neurological disorders and injuries.
Through this project, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of neuroanatomy, appreciating the complex organization and functionality of the human nervous system.
(Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project)
Imagine that you are working in a neurology clinic. One of the neurologists tells you that as his or her practice is expanding, he or she is having difficulty meeting the education needs of his or her patients. Part of this problem is explaining the basic neuroanatomical structures to the patients in layperson’s language so that they understand their diagnoses and their underlying neurological impairments. The neurologist asks you to create a written guide for the patients, including both the CNS and the PNS. He or she describes what the basic neuroanatomical structures are, where they are located, how they interact, and what function they serve.
He or she asks you to name the structures by using the correct technical language but to use layperson’s language as much as possible elsewhere.
Your neuroanatomy guide should cover the following:
- Basic neuroanatomical structures (including the CNS and the PNS, as well as the structural packaging that protects the brain from the environment)
- Locations of these structures
- Functions they serve (what functions damage to these areas may affect)
- How they interact
Be sure to explain the information in layperson’s language and use graphics and pictures where helpful. Use APA format when citing material from scholarly sources such as your textbook and online notes. Include a cover page and a reference page listing the resources you used to create your guide.
Your response should be at least 2 pages long. Save the response as AU_PSY350_M1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit your response to the M1 Assignment 3 Dropbox by Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
| Assignment 3 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
|
| Described basic neuroanatomical structures (including the CNS and the PNS, as well as the structural packaging that protects the brain from the environment) and their locations. |
40
|
| Described functions they serve and how they interact. |
40
|
| Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Explained the information in layperson’s language and used graphics and pictures where helpful. |
20
|
| Total: |
100
|
