Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
NERF0537-1  
Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system (anatomy - pathology) applied to physiotherapy - Theory
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Neurophysiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Histology
  • General pathology
  • Special pathology
  • Traumatology
Duration :
Neuroanatomy : 18h Th, 4h Pr
Neurophysiology : 16h Th
Biochemistry : 2h Th
Histology : 2h QA Sess.
General pathology : 2h Th
Special pathology : 24h Th
Traumatology : 2h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation6
Master in physiotherapy and rehabilitation (60 ECTS)6
Lecturer :
Neuroanatomy : Félix Scholtes
Neurophysiology : Gaëtan Garraux
Biochemistry : Bernard Rogister
Histology : Chantal Humblet
General pathology : Yves Henrotin
Special pathology : N...
Traumatology : Jean-François Kaux
Coordinator :
N...
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 :
Neuroanatomy
Contents
Neuroanatomy with elements of embryology, course given in French
Introduction The Human Nervous System, Embryology, Skull osteology, Meninges 
Central Nervous System Spinal Cord, Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Telencéphalon, CSF Spaces, Vascularisation 
Peripheral Nervous System Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves 
Motor/effector and sensory systems Somatic Motor Systems, Somatic Sensory Systems, Special Sense Organs, Vegetative Nervous System
Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology 


  • Somatic sensory systems : somesthesia, vision, hearing, gustation, olfaction
  • Somatic motor systems: motor unit, segmental control of motor unit, suprasegmental control, motor learning
  • Cognition, emotions, behavior
  • Sleep & wakefulness, consciousness
  • Homeostasis
Biochemistry
This module presents the nervous system through anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and semiology. The biochemistry is concerned by neurotransmitters synthesis, their release mechanisms,the neurotransmitters receptors and their post-synaptic activities.
Histology
workshop
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Neuroanatomy
The general objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the structure of the normal nervous system and sensory organs. The course contents have been chosen with the help of the physiotherapy teachers in order to provide a large knowledge base that is necessary and adequate for further teaching. This course is part of a multidisciplinary strategy which leads the student from the understanding of the normal structure and function of the human nervous system to its abnormalities and to neurological disorders. This lays the ground for the course teaching neurological physiotherapy, as well as the integrative course "Problem Based Learning" ("Apprentissage par problèmes - Approche multidisciplinaire du système nerveux appliquée à la kinésithérapie.").
Detailed tables of specification are used to indicate the relative importance of the neuroanatomical subjects.
Neurophysiology
The general objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the structure and function of the normal nervous system and sensory organs. The course contents have been chosen with the help of teaching dentists, in order to provide a large knowledge base that is necessary and adequate for further teaching of dentistery and to understand common observations in the daily dental practice: pain and associated reactions, including emotions and visceral responses, topographical descriptions of the innervation of the teeth, ... 
The function of the nervous system is profoundly rooted in its structure. The understanding of physiology will thus be inevitably based on anatomical knowledge.

The neurophysiological teaching will provide the student with the necessary bases for him/her to establish a solid foundation of knowledge of the physiology of the nervous system and special sense organs. The student will integrate the multiple interactions between somatic motor systems, sensory systems, cognition, emotion, sleep-wake mechanisms and the vegetative nervous system, as well as their intimate link to the regulation of the metabolic environment, cerebrospinal fluid circulation and vascularisation of the nervous system.
Biochemistry
To known the biochemical, anatomical, histological and physiological basis of the nervous system in order to be able to understand the diseases of this system.
The Biochemistry partim is focused on neurotransmitters : synthesis, release mechanisms, receptors and post-synaptic effects.
Histology
microscopy of nervous tissu
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Neuroanatomy
Prerequisite:


  • Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.
 
Neurophysiology
Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale
Biochemistry
General chemistry, general biology, histologie, cytology, general physiology, general biochemistry, human biochemistry.
Histology
histology
neuroanatomy
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Neuroanatomy
Teaching method
  • Lectures.
  • Practical exercise sessions : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.
Neurophysiology
N/A
Biochemistry
Ex-cathedra lectures (two hours).
Histology
workshop
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Neuroanatomy
On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).
Neurophysiology
Ex cathedra lessons - face-to-face
Biochemistry
See the timetable notice board.
Histology
face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :
Neuroanatomy
  • Course book available online for all students, in French.
  • The "Vade Mecum" of the course book includes a list of suggested references, many of which are available in English.
 
Neurophysiology
Diaporama available on the eCampus platform
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.
Biochemistry
Course reading available from the lecturer which is responsible for this module and on MyULG. The lecture presentation will be also added on MyULg.
Histology
diagrms distributed to the students
Assessment methods and criteria :
Neuroanatomy
Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ
Neurophysiology
The evaluation criterias are available on the Faculty Website: www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens
Biochemistry
Theoritical evaluation to be defined within the framework of an integrated evaluation (integrated written exam).
Histology
written examination
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Neuroanatomy
Felix SCHOLTES GIGA Neurosciences CHU Sart-Tilman Bât. B36 (T4 +1) Avenue de l'Hôpital 1 4000 LIEGE
Secrétariat :
Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Fax. 04/366.59.53 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be
Neurophysiology
Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
Tél : 04 3665950
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be
Biochemistry
Enseignant: B. ROGISTER, Professor Tél. : +32 4 366 59 50Couriel : Bernard.Rogister@ulg.ac.be
Larisia Bourdoux, Secrétaire Tél : 32 4 366 59 50 Couriel : Larisia.Bourdoux@ulg.ac.be
 
Histology
Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
chantal.humblet@ulg.ac.be
04 3662403
Items online :
Histology
Histo-neuro
slides