Advances in Neuroanatomy and Neuroscienc...
ANA 301 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy/Neurosciences
Instructor: Dr. Philip Osehobo
Last Updated: 05-10-2026 | Language: English
What you'll learn
- ✔ A solid understanding of the structure and organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- ✔ Improved appreciation of current advances in neuroscience research and their applications in clinical practice and healthcare innovation.
- ✔ A strong foundation for advanced studies and careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, psychology, and other health-related disciplines.
- ✔ The skills to relate neuroanatomical structures to common neurological disorders and clinical presentations.
- ✔ An understanding of how the nervous system regulates sensory perception, movement, cognition, emotion, and autonomic functions.
- ✔ The ability to identify major brain regions, spinal cord structures, cranial nerves, and peripheral nerves, and explain their roles.
- ✔ Knowledge of the relationship between neural anatomy and physiological function.
Free
Who this course is for
- Basic Medical Sciences/Medical Students
Related CCMAS Courses
This seminar is relevant to the following courses in the NUC Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
Seminar Class Schedule
17th December 2025 to 2nd September 2026
Lecture dates (11 lectures)
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Dec
17
Wed
Overview of the Nervous System
Wednesday, 17th December 2025 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Jan
28
Wed
The Brain (Cranium)
Wednesday, 28th January 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Feb
04
Wed
Functional Areas of The Brain
Wednesday, 4th February 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Feb
11
Wed
Diencephalon and Brain Stem
Wednesday, 11th February 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Feb
18
Wed
Cerebellum and Spinal Cord
Wednesday, 18th February 2026 3:00 PM – 5:59 PM WAT Offline Held
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Feb
25
Wed
Peripheral Nervous System
Wednesday, 25th February 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Mar
04
Wed
Special Senses
Wednesday, 4th March 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Offline Held
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Jul
22
Wed
Overview of the Nervous System and the Brain Cranium
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Zoom Held
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Aug
05
Wed
Functional Areas of the Brain and Diencephalon
Wednesday, 5th August 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Zoom Held
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Aug
19
Wed
Brain Stem, Cerebellum and Spinal Cord
Wednesday, 19th August 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Zoom Held
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Sep
02
Wed
Peripheral Nervous System and Special Senses
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT Zoom Held
Course Content
Description
Neuroanatomy is the branch of anatomy that studies the structure and organization of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It examines how different neural structures are connected and how their organization supports sensory, motor, cognitive, and autonomic functions.
Neuroscience is the broader scientific field that investigates the nervous system's structure, function, development, physiology, and disorders. It integrates disciplines such as biology, medicine, psychology, chemistry, and computer science to understand how the nervous system controls behavior, cognition, and bodily functions, and to develop treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.