ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
PRINCIPLES OF GENETIC IMPROVEMENT
ANTONIO CIAPPARELLI
Academic year2016/17
CourseSCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES IN CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Code079FF
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
ELEMENTI DI NEUROLOGIAMED/26LEZIONI21
ROBERTO CERAVOLO unimap
ELEMENTI DI PSICHIATRIAMED/25LEZIONI42
ANTONIO CIAPPARELLI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Each student succesfully completing this course should get the ability to implement the basic knowledges related to neurology and psychiatry, namely the most relevant neurological and psychiatric disorders, their natural evolution, the basic instruments for their diagnosis, and their outcome. Along with these fundamental issues, the student should gain the ability to differentiate clinical symptoms and signs related to neuropsychiatric diseases, thus improving the management of each different medical condition.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the appropriate aspects of the main topics presented during the course, by a correct identification of the written questions and answers during the final exam.

Methods:

  • Final written exam

Further information:
The final evaluation consists in a written examination dealing with the main features of the neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders.
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in discussions
  • Laboratory work
  • Practical

Attendance: Mandatory

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • laboratory
Syllabus
Definition, Epidemiology, Aetiology and Pathophysiology, Clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and Prognosis of: Epilepsies, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementias, Parkinson Disease, Headache, Disorders of the peripheral nervous system. Depression, Anxiety spectrum, Psychoses, Basic psychopathology, Sleep disorders, Tests and Scales for their measure.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes the slide files produced for each lesson, attendance at the practical instruments used in clinical practice.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27