Study Programmes 2016-2017
NERF0130-5  
Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system
Duration :
58h Th, 12h SEM
Number of credits :
Bachelor in medicine8
Lecturer :
Gaëtan Garraux, Pierre Maquet, Pascale Quatresooz, Félix Scholtes, Vincent Seutin
Coordinator :
Gaëtan Garraux
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
Anatomy (11 courses)
Physiology (10 courses)
Histology (2 courses)
Sémiology (2 courses)
Embryology (1 course)

Labs on the anatomy, physiology and histology of the nervous system
Clinical perspectives (integrative questions,...)
On-line formative auto-evaluation on eCampus
The main objective of this module is to accompany the student in the acquisition of a core knowledge of the anatomy and its embryological bases, the histology, the physiology, the biochemistry and the pharmacology of the nervous system and the organs of the senses, as well as the semiology in normal man. In a general way, the  ex-cathedra teaching is sequential, by leaving of the morphology towards the function, then their pathological disturbances. Problem-based learning (APP) and clinical situation scenario as well as the confrontation in additional examinations of medical imaging and electrophysiology will favor the integration of the knowledge.
So, the student will become capable of identifying the symptoms and the signs of a neurological disease and of understanding his morphological and functional origin and the general principles of his treatment. He will be ready for the further courses of the program about the sick man : medical and surgical pathology of the central and peripheral nervous system, the organs of the senses, including the psychiatry.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Such as in particular (in a not exhaustive way) :
  • Know the principles of the development, the microscopic morphology (histology) and macroscopic (embryology, anatomy) organs of the senses and the nervous system, including the brains and their vascularization.
  • Know the various levels of morphological and functional organization of the driving system, the sensory systems, the awakening and the sleep, the cognitive functions and the feelings.
  • Know the principles of the neurological foundation course and the organs of the senses and identify the big neurological syndromes.
  • Know the main targets of medicine of SNC (central nervous system).
A list of general and specific objectives is available on the e-campus on line course.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Introduction to neurophysiology - NEUR0431-1 
Co and pre-requisites are detailed in the general Baccalaureate Medical formation (global course program).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Practical works (MEDE0002 and MEDE0003) and Problem-based seminars (APPR0001) complete the practical and clinical aspects.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Hybrid course (theoretical aspects in classical classrooms ; some practical aspects are developped within e-learning and small groups sessions).
Recommended or required readings :
Slides and comments are available on e-campus on line course ; books can be obtained at the Ulg Press Shop  (complementary, not compulsory).
 
Neuroanatomy and embryology: please refer to the course book.
Physiology of the nervous system:
Learning objectives can be reached by using the following textbook translated in French:
Neurosciences, 5th edition. D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D. Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.-S LaMantia, J.O. McNamara, L.E. White. de boeck Ed.
Learning objectives can also be reached using these excellent english textbooks:
Principles of Neural Science, 5th edition E.R. Kandel, J.H. Schwartz, T.M. Jessell, MacGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division
Neurophysiology - A conceptual approach. 5th edition. R. Carpenter & B. Reddi, Hoder Arnold, An Hachette UK Company.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The evaluation criterias are available on the Faculty Website facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
GARRAUX Gaëtan
Liege University Hospital - neurologist.
Tel. : +32 4 3665950
E-Mail : ggarraux@ulg.ac.be