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Nervous System: Anatomy and Physiology Bachelors of Science in Clinical Hypnotherapy BCH 295 Breyer State University Syllabus COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome aboard! “The Nervous System: Anatomy and physiology” is a Bachelor Level course in the curriculum for the Bachelor of Clinical Hypnotherapy Degree. I am sure it will be a pleasure to instruct you in this course which will represent an essential foundation for your studies in the bachelor program, since a sound knowledge of brain and nervous system function are fundamental for any professional in the field of hypnotherapy. On one hand this course succinctly examines the structure, mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of the brain and nervous system and on the other the concepts linked to thinking, memory, consciousness and emotion. No doubt, a good understanding of sensory information processing will be a valuable tool for you as professionals in the healthcare field because very often when attempting to unwind the complicated emotional or physical disorders of patients, you need to travel the way back to the origin of their disturbance and examine the “whys” of specific, sometimes not so well adapted responses to a given situation. On our journey, you will also be touching upon the triad of cognition, emotion and motivation and the all encompassing impact it has in our life. Joseph LeDoux, the author of one of your course books says: “Life requires many brain functions, functions require systems, and systems are made of synaptically connected neurons. We all have the same brain systems, and the number of neurons in each brain system is more or less the same in each of us as well. However, the particular way those neurons are connected is distinct, and that uniqueness, in short, is what makes us who we are.” I am convinced that you will find this course very helpful for the understanding of some of the scientific aspects of hypnosis for which it is meant to be a solid foundation and I would like to encourage you to explore your course books in depth, underline the important concepts and eventually come to your own conclusions about how the brain - through the mind- interacts with the human body. Be assured that I am aware that it is a course that puts a heavy demand on you in terms of reading and assignments; you will see, however, that it will be worthwhile. I am pleased to have you in this course and will endeavor to be available and of assistance whenever you need me for any questions you may have. I would like our interaction to be an open, pleasant and profitable one. TIME FRAME: This is an 8-semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks time frame for completion. Students must complete all of the requirements for the course to be successfully completed by the end of the 10-week period. TEXTBOOKS: There are three (3) required textbooks for this course: Book 1: Mapping the Mind, Rita Carter: University of California Press; 1 edition (February 1, 2000), ISBN-10: 0520224612, ISBN-13: 978-0520224612 Book 2: A User’s guide to the brain, Perception, Attention, and the four theaters of the brain, John J. Ratey: Vintage (January 8, 2002), ISBN-10: 0375701079, ISBN-13: 978-0375701078 Book 3: Synaptic Self: How Our Brains Become Who We Are, Penguin (Non-Classics), Joseph E. LeDoux: (January 28, 2003), ISBN-10: 0142001783, ISBN-13: 978-0142001783
EXAMS: There are two examinations for this course, a mid-term exam and a final exam. The mid-term exam covers the material in the book, “Mapping the Mind” The final exam covers the material in the books, “A User’s guide to the brain” and “Synaptic Self: How Our Brains Become Who We Are” The mid-term examination must be taken by the end of the 5th week in the course. Both exams are programmed and are located in the classroom. The examinations are “open book”, yet demand a thorough knowledge of the material covered. They are either composed of an essay or of the objective type. You will have 3h (three hours) to complete your exam, once you access it from the classroom. To access the exam, please follow the detailed instructions given in the “assignment” section of BCH 295 in the classroom. GRADES: The grading modalities and scale for this course are as follows: Assignments 2, 3 and 4 : 10% of the final score each (30%) 90-100 % = A Before submitting any document, please make sure to check your work for possible spelling or grammar mistakes since at undergraduate level, it is expected of you to use a correct and coherent language style. COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available to assist you in meeting your goals. Generally, e-mail communication is best. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are 4 written assignments for this course, all of which are located in the BCH 295 classroom for their detailed description. Assignment 1: In a 3-4 page, double spaced paper (APA style and including a title page mentioning course title and number, your name and contact data, the date), please tell me about yourself, your objectives and your motivations for taking this course and your professional plans. Include the experience you may have with hypnotherapy as well as your specific areas of interest within the field. Assignment 2: This assignment consists of a paper on a specific topic related to book one. Assignment 3: This assignment consists of a paper on a specific topic related to book two. Assignment 4: This assignment consists of a paper on a specific topic related to book three. You need to complete assignments 3 and 4 before requesting access to the final exam. ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Having said all this let me introduce myself. I am Elgin Gossalter, BA, PGDip, Ph.D., ND (C). I started my academic education reading psychology at Oxford, then moved to Paris, where I specialized in applied foreign languages and co-owned and managed 3 language schools for over 10 years. In the early nineties, I left Europe and went to live in Brazil; one of the purposes being the discovery of the wealth of natural healing methods existing in the South American continent. Here I also formalized my acquired knowledge with two Postgraduate Diplomas, one in Methodology and Research and the other in Parapsychology and Mental Sciences. I then concluded my Ph.D. in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and now devote my study time to finishing my second doctorate, this one in the field of Naturopathy (ND) while continuing professionally active, both in my private hypnotherapy practice and in language tuition. My special interests of research lie in the Mind-Body relation and neuroscience in general. This year my first book, “An ABC of Pain” will be published. Apart from detailing pain pathways and pain physiology, the book repeatedly highlights the necessity of an integrative approach to medicine and, for that matter, all human ailments. I love my interactions with my students and am all too happy to be there for them with the intent of making the learning experience unique and unforgettable. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives for this course are: 1). Looking into the complexity of the human brain and nervous system; both, from an anatomical and physiological point of view, thus among others, learning about: a). Perception 2). Grasping some of the theories of modern neuroscience, understanding its limits ASSIGNMENTS: For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link. INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact admassistant@breyerstate.com.
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