Module 61-IuB-WP-KD Disease patterns and diagnostics

Faculty

Person responsible for module

Regular cycle (beginning)

Every semester

Credit points and duration

5 Credit points

For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.

Competencies

After completing the module, you will be able to explain the basic pathophysiological characteristics of selected diseases. You will be able to differentiate and assess the most common diseases, particularly in the fields of neurology, and possibly also in orthopedics, oncology, psychiatry, and internal medicine. You will apply various diagnostic procedures and methods to assess disease-induced deficits and rehabilitative progress. You will be able to plan and conduct experiments to differentially diagnose clinical pictures based on data. You will be able to present the experimental results at a scientific level.

Content of teaching

In this module you will intensively study the pathophysiological principles of the most common neurological diseases, such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and dementia. Orthopedic, oncological, and internal medicine conditions will also be addressed where appropriate. You will explore the principles of neuroplasticity to understand how the brain adapts to injury and disease. You will also acquire knowledge in diagnosing nerve and muscle functions and somatosensory perception. Alternatively, orthopaedic, oncological and internal diseases are also discussed. You will learn various methods for diagnosing motor functions, including gait tests, balance tests and hand motor skills tests. Cognitive and psychiatric tests, such as the Beck Depression Inventory, will complement your diagnostic skills. You will explore various training and therapy forms used in both rehabilitation and elite sports. Finally, you will learn the fundamentals of experimental planning. You will carry out your own research project, usually in a group of two to three people, analyse the data statistically and present your results as part of the project seminar.

Recommended previous knowledge

Necessary requirements

Explanation regarding the elements of the module

Module structure: 1 SL, 1 bPr 1

Courses

project seminar
Type seminar
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [SL]

Study requirements

Allocated examiner Workload LP2
Teaching staff of the course project seminar (seminar)

The coursework serves to practise a reflective and discursive attitude to the topics covered in the course and has a practising and deepening character with regard to the competences anchored in the module. Coursework is the presentation, implementation and evaluation of study designs and diagnostic test procedures. The following applies to all contributions: Students may be required to submit written contributions totalling a maximum of 2400 words or oral contributions totalling a maximum of 50-60 minutes in one course.

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Examinations

e-written examination o. term paper o. written examination
Allocated examiner Person responsible for module examines or determines examiner
Weighting 1
Workload 60h
LP2 2

Seminar paper of 20-22 pages or written exam lasting 90-120 minutes

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Intelligence and Motion / Master of Science [FsB vom 05.03.2026] 2. o. 3. o. 4. 1 semes­ter Compul­sory optional subject

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