Courses
AS/SC/KINE 4500 3.0: Neural Control of Movement
Current experimental and theoretical issues relevant to motor control and motor learning, with an emphasis on functional motor behaviour and the involvement of higher brain structures in sensory-motor coordination. Topics will include locomotion, looking, reaching, writing, speech, eye-hand coordination. We will also cover motor behaviour under neuropathological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebellar Ataxia, and stroke.
Three lecture hours per week.
Fall 2010: T/R 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Calumet college 211
Prerequisite: AS/SC KINE 3020 3.0 or permission of the course director
LECTURE NOTES - 2010 (downloadable for personal use only, not to be copied or distributed)
Evaluation item remark request form
AS/SC/KINE 4505 3.0: Neurophysiology of Movement in Health and Disease
This course provides an overview of current neurophysiological concepts in motor control. Emphasis is placed on the neurophysiological principles underlying human movement disorders.
**NOTE: This course is run through moodle
Winter 2010: T/R 13:00-14:30 SC 218
Prerequisites: AS/SC/KINE 3020 Skilled performance and motor learning OR AS/SC/KINE 3011 Human Physiology OR permission of the course director
Cerebral artery supply territories slide
LECTURE NOTES - 2011 (downloadable for personal use only, not to be copied or distributed)
| Topic 1 | Topic 9 |
| Topic 2 | Topic 10 |
| Topic 3 | Topic 11 |
| Topic 4 | Topic 12, Topic 13 |
| Topic 5-1 , Topic 5-2 | Topic 14 |
| Topic 6 | Topic 15 |
| Topic 7 | Topic 16 |
| Topic 8 | March 29, 31, Presentations |
| April 4, finish lecture material, if required; Q&A |
Evaluation item remark request form
AS/SC/KINE 4455 3.0: Biomechanics and motor control laboratory
This course teaches a number of methods for collecting and analyzing neuromuscular and movement data. Methods include collection of electromyography, reflex and nerve conduction tests, and techniques for both kinematic and kinetic analysis of movement.
Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. All take place in 101a Stong College
Fall 2010: Lectures T/R 8:30-9:30 ; Laboratories: Lab 01 - Tuesday 9:30-11:30, Lab 02 - Thursday 9:30-11:30
Prerequisites: AS/SC KINE 3030 - Intro. to the Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement;AS/SC KINE 3020 - Skilled Perf. & Motor Learning
This course is run through moodle.
KAHS 6155 3.0 Fundamentals of Neuroscience I
September 28, 2011: Muscle, spinal reflexes, motor unit disease, Kandel Chapters 34, 35, 36.
Handouts for PRINTING Notes for VIEWING on computer (do not print!!)
October 5, 2011: Cortical control of voluntary movement, Kandel Chapter 38
Handouts for PRINTING Notes for VIEWING
*ADDITIONAL* Handout for PRINTING *ADDITIONAL* Notes for VIEWING
KAHS 6150 3.0 (PSY 6235 3.0, BIOL 5137 3.0): Brain Mechanisms of Movement in Health and Disease
Next course begins January 2011, Mondays 11h30-14h30 Bethune College 225
This course will survey the role of different cerebral cortical and sub-cortical areas in controlling voluntary movements. Following a review of the fundamental concepts in motor control and basic neuroanatomy, students will give presentations summarizing what is currently known about the motor function of different brain regions. Data from theoretical, experimental, and patient studies will be used to illustrate how various areas such as primary motor, premotor, parietal, and cerebellar cortices are involved in the planning and execution of sensory-guided voluntary motor behaviour. There will be an articles assigned for each topic which, along with the presentation, will be discussed in class. Course evaluation will be based on class participation, a presentation and accompanying handout, a course essay based on your presentation, and an article discussions (article is a different topic from your presentation).
Prerequisite: Intermediate motor control / motor learning course, introductory neuropsychology course, or permission of instructor.
Winter 2011 outline coming this fall, when I have a better idea of enrollment
Notes - Introductory lecture (January 17)
Articles by topic
Note: You are still expected to read the two articles that don't have presenters!
| January 24 | Spinal cord, injury rehab | Cerebellum, motor learning |
| January 31 | Basal ganglia | Brain stem, coma |
| February 7 | Primary motor cortex | Seizures and epilepsy |
| February 14 | Medial motor areas | Vestibulo-motor integration |
| February 28 | Ventral premotor cortex | Concussion, acquired brain injury |
| March 7 | Music and movement | Dorsal premotor cortex |
| March 14 | Inferior parietal lobule | Cortical lateralization: split brain studies |
| March 21 | Prefrontal cortex, dementia, inhibition | Superior parietal lobule |
| March 28 | Sensorimotor integration | Brain-Machine interface |