Module 1 Introduction
Module 1 - The Nervous System
Introduction
In this module, you will explore both the conscious and unconscious communication of your body.
You will examine the structure, organization, and function of the nervous system. You will discover how the nervous system works to maintain homeostasis, and you will learn what occurs when communications are disrupted or interrupted. You will research how imbalances and disorders cause the nervous system to function improperly and how medical technologies can be applied to correct these situations.
As you progress through the course, you will be encouraged to use science and technology to acquire new knowledge and to solve problems. You will examine the scope and characteristics of science, its connections to technology, and the social context in
which it is developed. You will be asked to address critically science-related societal, economic, ethical, and environmental issues.
Suggested Timeline
This module has seven lessons. Please use the following suggested timeline to help keep on track. Keep in mind that the number of hours required on each lesson varies among individuals. Some students may find they need significantly more time to study the course material, while others who have completed this course before might require less time. Use the following table as a guide to set your own personal timeline to complete this course.
| Lesson | Topic |
Suggested Number of Hours
to Spend on the Lesson
(Studying, Reading, Labs, Self-Checks and Assignments) |
Equivalent Number of Classes in School
|
| 1 |
Sensory Perception: Taste, Smell, Touch, and Temperature
|
2 hours
|
1 class
|
| 2 |
Photoreception: The Eye
|
5 hours
|
2 classes
|
| 3 |
Mechanoreception: The Ear
|
4 hours
|
2 classes
|
| 4 |
Structure and Organization of the Nervous System
|
2 hours
|
1 class
|
| 5 |
Basic Units of the Nervous System: The Neuron and the Reflex Arc
|
5 hours
|
2 classes
|
| 6 |
Nerve Impulses: Transporting the Message
|
7 hours
|
3 classes
|
| 7 |
Synaptic and Neuromuscular Junction
|
7 hours
|
3 classes
|
If you plan to spend about 2 hours per day on this course, you might complete this module in about 3 weeks.
Assignments
There are three assignments in this module. Assignment 1A and 1B are computer graded and you will receive immediate feedback. Assignment 1C contains written response type questions and will not be computer graded.
|
Assignment
|
Topic |
Number of Questions
|
Total Marks
|
|
Assignment 1A
|
Lessons 1 ~ 4
|
39 Questions
|
44.5 Marks
|
|
Assignment 1B
|
Lessons 5 ~ 7
|
41 Questions
|
43 Marks
|
|
Assignment 1C (Written)
|
Lessons 1 ~ 7
|
22 Questions
|
48 Marks
|