NRNP 6645 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Neuroanatomy
NRNP 6645 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Neuroanatomy
Welcome to week 1 of NURS 6630. This week, as you begin to study psychopharmacology, you explore foundational neuroscience.
There is an assignment this week and is in the form of a short answer assignment. Please keep in mind the format is short answer and should be no more than 2 pages double spaced(not including references/title page)– we are NOT expecting a 4-5 page paper. An introduction or conclusion is not required in a short answer assignment. Submissions longer than 2 pages will be sent back to the student for editing and revision.
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To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources – including the videos provided
Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week. Outside references (other than your textbook) are REQUIRED. Be sure to include specific examples where cited. **You’ll want to invest a good amount of time on this assignment, as these concepts will be a core component of your self-assessment in Week 3**
Submissions longer than 2 pages will be send back to the student for editing and revision
In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples.
Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures?
Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?
What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control?
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.
The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific.
In 3–5 sentences, explain the concept of “neuroplasticity.” Be specific and provide examples.
NRNP_6645_Week1_Discussion_Rubric
NRNP_6645_Week1_Discussion_Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Main Posting:Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. |
| 44 to >39.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)…. Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources…. No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth…. Supported by at least 3 current credible sources. |
39 to >34.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Responds to most of the discussion question(s)…. Is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module…. 50% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth…. Supported by at least 3 credible references. |
34 to >30.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Responds to some of the discussion question(s)…. One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed…. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis…. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module…. Post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references. |
30 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Does not respond to the discussion question(s)…. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria…. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis…. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module…. Contains only 1 or no credible references. |
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44 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Main Posting:Writing |
| 6 to >5.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Written clearly and concisely…. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors…. Further adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
5 to >4.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Written concisely…. May contain one to two grammatical or spelling errors…. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
4 to >3.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Written somewhat concisely…. May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors…. Contains some APA formatting errors. |
3 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Not written clearly or concisely…. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors…. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Main Posting:Timely and full participation |
| 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation…. Posts main discussion by due date. |
8 to >7.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Posts main discussion by due date…. Meets requirements for full participation. |
7 to >6.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Posts main discussion by due date. |
6 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation…. Does not post main discussion by due date. |
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10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome First Response:Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. |
| 9 to >8.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings…. Responds to questions posed by faculty…. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. |
8 to >7.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. |
7 to >6.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Response is on topic, may have some depth. |
6 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth. |
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9 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome First Response:Writing |
| 6 to >5.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues…. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed…. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources…. Response is effectively written in Standard, Edited English. |
5 to >4.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues…. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed…. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources…. Response is written in Standard, Edited English. |
4 to >3.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Response posed in the discussion may lack effective professional communication…. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed…. Few or no credible sources are cited. |
3 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective communication…. Response to faculty questions are missing…. No credible sources are cited. |
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6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome First Response:Timely and full participation |
| 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation…. Posts by due date. |
4 to >3.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Meets requirements for full participation…. Posts by due date. |
3 to >2.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Posts by due date. |
2 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation…. Does not post by due date. |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Second Response:Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. |
| 9 to >8.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings…. Responds to questions posed by faculty…. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. |
8 to >7.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. |
7 to >6.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Response is on topic, may have some depth. |
6 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth. |
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9 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Second Response:Writing |
| 6 to >5.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues…. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed…. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources…. Response is effectively written in Standard, Edited English. |
5 to >4.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues…. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed…. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources…. Response is written in Standard, Edited English. |
4 to >3.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Response posed in the discussion may lack effective professional communication…. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed…. Few or no credible sources are cited. |
3 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective communication…. Response to faculty questions are missing…. No credible sources are cited. |
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6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Second Response:Timely and full participation |
| 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent Point range: 90–100
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation…. Posts by due date. |
4 to >3.0 ptsGood Point range: 80–89
Meets requirements for full participation…. Posts by due date. |
3 to >2.0 ptsFair Point range: 70–79
Posts by due date. |
2 to >0 ptsPoor Point range: 0–69
Does not meet requirements for full participation…. Does not post by due date. |
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5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
