2018-2019 / NERF0537-1

Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system (anatomy - pathology) - Theory

Neuroanatomy introduction

In-depth neuroanatomy

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

Neurophysiology introduction

In-depth neurophysiology

Biochemistry

Histology

General pathology

Special pathology introduction

In-depth special pathology

Duration

Neuroanatomy introduction : 6h Th
In-depth neuroanatomy : 12h Th
Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy : 4h Pr
Neurophysiology introduction : 8h Th
In-depth neurophysiology : 8h Th
Biochemistry : 2h Th
Histology : 2h QA Sess.
General pathology : 2h Th
Special pathology introduction : 15h Th
In-depth special pathology : 9h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation6 crédits  

Lecturer

Neuroanatomy introduction : Félix Scholtes
In-depth neuroanatomy : Félix Scholtes
Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy : Gaëtan Garraux, Félix Scholtes
Neurophysiology introduction : Gaëtan Garraux
In-depth neurophysiology : Gaëtan Garraux
Biochemistry : Bernard Rogister
Histology : Chantal Humblet
General pathology : Yves Henrotin
Special pathology introduction : Jean-François Kaux, Félix Scholtes
In-depth special pathology : Jean-François Kaux, Félix Scholtes

Coordinator

Félix Scholtes

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Neuroanatomy introduction

This unit provides the fundamental knowledge for physiotherapy and motor sciences students concerning the structure of the nervous system and its vegetative and somatic sensorimotor systems.

In-depth 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

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

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 introduction

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

Special pathology introduction

"Special Pathology of the Nervous System" concerns those neurological diseases and injuries that affect muskuloskeletal function and are relevant to physiotherapy, including general principles of their treatment. This subject matter is complementary to the course dedicated to neurological physiotherapy.
The content of the course (in French) is the following:


  • General clinical manifestations of muscle tone, postural control, balance, coordination, mouvement control and abnormal movements, including the multifactorial alterations of balance in the elderly.
  • Cognitive dysfunction including coma, as well as its consequences, and their impact on rehabilitation. Dementia and complications of alcoholism.
  • Parkinson's and related diseases, tremor.
  • Stroke, ischémic and haemorrhagic.
  • Stroke rehabilitation.
  • Tumours and abcesses of the central nervous system.
  • Hydrocephalus.
  • Head trauma.
  • Spinal cord compression, acute and chronic.
  • Rehabilitation of spinal cord compression.
  • Multiple sclerosis and motoneuron disease.
  • Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy.
  • Neuromuscular junction disorders.
  • Cerebral Palsy

In-depth special pathology

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<br /><br /> 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 &amp; wakefulness, consciousness
  • Homeostasis
<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> workshop<br /><br /> "Special Pathology of the Nervous System" concerns those neurological diseases and injuries that affect muskuloskeletal function and are relevant to physiotherapy, including general principles of their treatment. This subject matter is complementary to the course dedicated to neurological physiotherapy.
The content of the course (in French) is the following:
  • General clinical manifestations of muscle tone, postural control, balance, coordination, mouvement control and abnormal movements, including the multifactorial alterations of balance in the elderly.
  • Cognitive dysfunction including coma, as well as its consequences, and their impact on rehabilitation. Dementia and complications of alcoholism.
  • Parkinson's and related diseases, tremor.
  • Stroke, ischémic and haemorrhagic.
  • Stroke rehabilitation.
  • Tumours and abcesses of the central nervous system.
  • Hydrocephalus.
  • Head trauma.
  • Spinal cord compression, acute and chronic.
  • Rehabilitation of spinal cord compression.
  • Multiple sclerosis and motoneuron disease.
  • Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy.
  • Neuromuscular junction disorders.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Neuroanatomy introduction

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 and motor science 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


  • physiotherapy 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."), and
  • the students of motor sciences to a neuroanatomical basis for the following applied course.

Learning objectives are outlined in a list provided to the students.

In-depth 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.").
Learning objectives are outlined in a list provided to the students.

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

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.").
Learning objectives are outlined in a list provided to the students.

Neurophysiology introduction

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

Special pathology introduction

To teach the principal neurologic disorders that impact on muskuloskeletal function. More detailed learning objectives are provided by each participating teacher.

In-depth special pathology

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.").
Learning objectives are outlined in a list provided to the students.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> microscopy of nervous tissu<br /><br /> To teach the principal neurologic disorders that impact on muskuloskeletal function. More detailed learning objectives are provided by each participating teacher.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Neuroanatomy introduction

Prerequisite:

  • Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.
 

In-depth neuroanatomy

Prerequisite:


  • Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.
 

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

Prerequisite:


  • Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.
 

Neurophysiology introduction

Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale

Biochemistry

General chemistry, general biology, histologie, cytology, general physiology, general biochemistry, human biochemistry.

Histology

histology
neuroanatomy

Special pathology introduction

  • Required: anatomy, physiology, general notions of physiotherapy.
  • Course on the massage theory and practice, Re-education of the musculoskeletal system theory and practice, hydro and mechano-therapy, electro-physiotherapy...

In-depth special pathology

Prerequisite:


  • Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.
 <br /><br /> Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale<br /><br /> General chemistry, general biology, histologie, cytology, general physiology, general biochemistry, human biochemistry.<br /><br /> histology
neuroanatomy<br /><br />
  • Required: anatomy, physiology, general notions of physiotherapy.
  • Course on the massage theory and practice, Re-education of the musculoskeletal system theory and practice, hydro and mechano-therapy, electro-physiotherapy...

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Neuroanatomy introduction

Lectures in the auditorium.

In-depth neuroanatomy

Teaching method


  • Lectures.
  • Work on learning objectives in presence of teachers.
  • Practical exercise sessions : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

Teaching method


  • Lectures.
  • Work on learning objectives in presence of teachers.
  • Practical exercise sessions : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.

Neurophysiology introduction

N/A

Biochemistry

Ex-cathedra lectures (two hours).

Histology

workshop

Special pathology introduction

Traditional teaching in auditorium.

In-depth special pathology

  • Lectures.
  • Work on learning objectives in presence of teachers.
  • Practical exercise sessions : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Neuroanatomy introduction

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).

In-depth neuroanatomy

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).

Neurophysiology introduction

Ex cathedra lessons - face-to-face

Biochemistry

See the timetable notice board.

Histology

face-to-face

Special pathology introduction

Face-to-face.

In-depth special pathology

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).
Ex cathedra lessons - face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Neuroanatomy introduction

  • 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.
 

In-depth 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.
 

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

  • 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 introduction

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 &amp; 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

Special pathology introduction

Provided by each teacher. Available on ecampus.

In-depth special pathology

  • 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.
 <br /><br /> 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 &amp; B. Reddi, Hoder Arnold, An Hachette UK Company.<br /><br /> Course reading available from the lecturer which is responsible for this module and on MyULG. The lecture presentation will be also added on MyULg.<br /><br /> diagrms distributed to the students<br /><br /> Provided by each teacher. Available on ecampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Neuroanatomy introduction

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ

In-depth neuroanatomy

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ

Neurophysiology introduction

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

Special pathology introduction

Written exam. Most questions are "open" and a the student has to answer the question on a blank sheet. Multiple choice questions are also authorised and therefore possible.

In-depth special pathology

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ<br /><br /> The evaluation criterias are available on the Faculty Website: www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens<br /><br /> Theoritical evaluation to be defined within the framework of an integrated evaluation (integrated written exam).<br /><br /> written examination<br /><br /> Written exam. Most questions are "open" and a the student has to answer the question on a blank sheet. Multiple choice questions are also authorised and therefore possible.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Neuroanatomy introduction

Gaëtan GARRAUX et Felix SCHOLTES
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat :


  • F. SCHOLTES: Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
  • G. GARRAUX: Larisia BOURDOUX Tél. 04 366 59 50 larisia.bourdoux@ulg.ac.be
 

In-depth neuroanatomy

Gaëtan GARRAUX et Felix SCHOLTES
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat :


  • F. SCHOLTES: Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
  • G. GARRAUX: Larisia BOURDOUX Tél. 04 366 59 50 larisia.bourdoux@ulg.ac.be
 

Practical neuroanatomy applied to physiotherapy

Gaëtan GARRAUX et Felix SCHOLTES
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat :


  • F. SCHOLTES: Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
  • G. GARRAUX: Larisia BOURDOUX Tél. 04 366 59 50 larisia.bourdoux@ulg.ac.be
 

Neurophysiology introduction

Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
Tél : 04 3665950
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be

Biochemistry

Lecturer : B. ROGISTER, Full Professor
GIGA-Neurosciences
Tour de pathologie 2, étage +1, CHU
Tel. : +32 4 366 59 50
e-mail Bernard.Rogister@uliege.be
Larisia Bourdoux, Secretary Tel : 32 4 366 59 50 e-mail : Larisia.Bourdoux@uliege.be
 

Histology

Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
chantal.humblet@uliege.be
04 3662403

General pathology

Prof. Y. HENROTIN - yhenrotin@uliege.be

Special pathology introduction

Prof. J.-F. KAUX:
Cours coordination.
Mon bureau se situe au CHU Sart Tilman, bloc Central, +3, porte 151 (route 396). Vous pouvez me contacter si vous avez des questions sur les différentes cours via mon adresse e-mail (jfkaux@ulg.ac.be) ou via ma secrétaire au 04/366 82 41.

Secrétariat ISEPK : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).
 
Prof. F. SCHOLTES:
Course coordination. 
Secretary 04/366 7209 to contact the different teachers.
Email jessica.thys@uliege.be // felix.scholtes@uliege.be

In-depth special pathology

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<br /><br /> Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
Tél : 04 3665950
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be<br /><br /> Lecturer : B. ROGISTER, Full Professor
GIGA-Neurosciences
Tour de pathologie 2, étage +1, CHU
Tel. : +32 4 366 59 50
e-mail Bernard.Rogister@uliege.be
Larisia Bourdoux, Secretary Tel : 32 4 366 59 50 e-mail : Larisia.Bourdoux@uliege.be
 <br /><br /> Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
chantal.humblet@ulg.ac.be
04 3662403<br /><br /> Prof. Y. HENROTIN - yhenrotin@uliege.be<br /><br /> Prof. J.-F. KAUX:
Cours coordination.
Mon bureau se situe au CHU Sart Tilman, bloc Central, +3, porte 151 (route 396). Vous pouvez me contacter si vous avez des questions sur les différentes cours via mon adresse e-mail (jfkaux@ulg.ac.be) ou via ma secrétaire au 04/366 82 41.

Secrétariat ISEPK : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).
 
Prof. F. SCHOLTES:
Course coordination. 
Secretary 04/366 7209 to contact the different teachers.
Email felix.scholtes@uliege.be

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Histology

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General pathology

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