COURSE:
COURSE SYLLABUS
Revised July 2007
Introduction to EEG
COURSE
NUMBER:
ND100U
CREDIT
HOURS:
2.5
COURSE
HOURS:
16 lecture, 48 laboratory
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
PREREQUISITES:
INSTRUCTIONAL
UNITS:
REQUIRED
TEXT:
Introduces the student to basic EEG techniques in the
classroom and their practical application in the laboratory;
includes basic instrumentation and operation.
None
N-101
N-102
N-103
N-104
N-105
N-106
N-107
N-108
N-109
N-110
Electrode Nomenclature and Location
Use Metric System
Calibrations of DC EEG Equipment
Identification of Polarity of Given EEG Events
Solve for Unknown
Measure and Convert Units into EEG Descriptors
Basic EEG Interpretation
Recognition of EEG Display Changes
Recognition of Common Artifacts
Exhibit Professionalism
Fundamentals of EEG Technology, Vol. 1, Tyner, Knott, Mayer.
Raven Press, 1983.
American EEG Society, Guidelines in EEG, 2006
American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists
(ASET) National Competencies for performing an
Electroencephalogram, 1997
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REFERENCES:
Spehlman, EEG Primer. Elsevier, 1981.
Cooper, Osselton and Shaw, EEG Technology. ButterworthsLondon.
METHODOLOGIES:
GRADING
CRITERIA:
Lecture
Participation in seminar/discussion
View audiovisual materials
Complete exercises and assigned readings
Analyze and study EEG recordings
Complete written exams
Performance evaluations
All points from quizzes, projects and exams will be recorded
and the accumulation of these will be assigned a grade at the
end of the semester.
92-100=A
90-91=A88-89=B+
83-87=B81-82=B79-80=C+
74-78=C
72-73=C1
70-71=D+
67-69=D
65-66=D-
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B
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How to figure grades at any point:
1. Add up all total possible points on units for which you have
received scores.
2. Add up all points you have earned from these written and
performance exams.
3. Divide small number (points you earned) by the large
number (total points possible).
Example: 188/218 .862
218/188.00 = 86%
4. The percentage is the percent you have correct. Compare
this percent to the grade scale.
Example: 86% This means this student has earned a "B" in
this course.
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DISABILITY
STATEMENT:
PLAGIARISM
POLICY:
Students with disabilities who need accommodations to achieve
the course objectives must apply for accommodation and file
that application and documentation with the Dean of
Developmental Education in Linn Hall Room 133 as soon as
possible to initiate accommodations. A case manager will then
be assigned to work with the student to obtain reasonable
accommodation. A written plan of accommodation, signed by
the student and the case manager, will be developed. The
student must provide a copy of the written plan to each faculty
to receive accommodation.
According to Webster, to plagiarize is “to steal or pass off the
ideas or words of another as one’s own…to use created
productions without crediting the source…to commit literary
theft…to present as new and original an idea of product derived
from an existing source.”
Kirkwood students are responsible for authenticating any
assignment submitted to an instructor. If asked, you must be
able to produce proof that the assignment you submit is actually
your own work. Therefore, we recommend that you engage in a
verifiable process on assignments. Keep copies of all drafts of
your work, make photocopies of research materials, write
summaries of research materials, hang onto Writing Center
receipts, keep logs or journals of your work on assignments and
papers, learn to save drafts or versions of assignments under
individual file names on computer diskettes, etc.
The inability to authenticate your work, should an instructor
request it, is a sufficient ground for failing the assignment.
In addition to requiring a student to authenticate his/her work,
Kirkwood Community College instructors may employ various
other means of ascertaining authenticity – such as engaging in
Internet searches, creating quizzes based on student work,
requiring students to explain their work and/or process orally,
etc.
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WEATHER
POLICY:
COURSE
DROP
POLICY:
OTHER
POLICIES:
COURSE
COMPETENCIES:
In the event of severe weather and Kirkwood postpones
classes, students are to report to their class/lab at the
designated time classes resume (even if it is midway through
the class period).
The last day to drop any course is 75% through the course.
The drop date can be found in the course listing catalog.
Students should refer to the “Kirkwood Student Handbook” for
other policies.
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:
.01 Measure the head and mark for electrode placement
.02 Apply basic math skills
.03 Utilize EEG terminology
.04 Measure frequency and voltage of recorded data
.05 Use math systematically to solve problems
.06 Recognize and interpret electro-physical findings
.07 Produce artifact free recordings when possible
.08 Exhibit professionalism
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
UNIT N-101 ELECTRODE NOMENCLATURE AND LOCATION
Competency .01 Measure the head and mark for electrode placement
General Objective: The student should be able to correctly measure and apply low
impedance (5 K ohms or less) electrodes within 1 hour prep limits.
Specific Objectives:
1.1 Follow instructions given in measuring and marking International 10-20 system.
1.2 Prepare scalp for electrode placement.
1.3 Apply electrode when measurement is correct.
1.4 Remeasure as you apply to insure accuracy. Electrodes must be within 1/2
centimeter of homologous area and correct site.
1.5 Correct errors of placement until accuracy is attained while adhering to the 1 hour
prep limit.
1.6 Obtain electrode impedances of 5 K ohms or less, keep in mind the principle of
balanced electrode impedance.
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UNIT N-102 USE METRIC SYSTEM
Competency .02 Apply basic math skills
General Objective: The student should be able to use the metric system to make
accurate measurements.
Specific Objectives:
2.1 Locate position of each electrode in 10-20 system on block head diagram.
2.2 Write out, in sequential form, how the 10-20 system is measured stating anatomical
landmarks.
2.3 Calculate electrode distances given basic landmarks.
2.4 Practice measuring and marking the 10-20 system on another student.
2.5 Application of electrodes with collodion maintaining accuracy. Practice will be done
on fellow students.
2.6 Practice for dexterity, accuracy and speed. Correct errors by remeasuring and
reapplication of electrodes. Describe the difference between resistance and
impedance.
UNIT N-103 CALIBRATIONS OF DC EEG EQUIPMENT
Competency .03 Utilize EEG terminology
General Objective: The student should be able to analyze EEG data to describe
technical recordings.
Specific Objectives:
3.1 List the characteristics of and materials used for a good EEG electrode.
3.2 Diagram and label single ended and differential amplifier schematic.
3.3 What determines whether input is amplified?
3.4 Calibration provides what information? List.
3.5 Identify and state basic function and circuitry of given parts of an EEG instrument
including basic electrical concepts.
3.6 Discuss the importance of system calibration and the difference in digital EEG.
3.7 Correct errors in calibrations.
3.8 Explain the difference between a single ended and differential amplifier.
3.9 Relate how recorded data is influenced by electrode characteristics.
UNIT N-104 IDENTIFICATION OF POLARITY OF GIVEN EEG EVENTS
Competency .03 Utilize EEG terminology
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General Objective: The student should be able to identify the polarity of given EEG
events.
Specific Objectives:
4.1 State polarity rule and it's corollaries.
4.2 Given potential difference, relate direction of pen deflection and voltage.
4.3 Relate montage inputs and optimal display of input.
4.4 Localize the source of EEG foci.
4.5 Complete assignment of polarity problems.
4.6 Explain, in correct terminology, field distribution of given electrical events.
4.7 Explain how a differential amplifier enables localization.
4.8 Explain how a differential amplifier responds to inphase inputs.
4.9 Diagram output given phase and voltage input.
UNIT N-105 SOLVE FOR UNKNOWN AND SELECT PARAMETERS
Competency .05 Use math systematically to solve problems
General Objective: The student should be able to perform math computations.
Specific Objectives:
5.1 Compute VSD problems given as assignments.
5.2 Select input voltages for calibration given different sensitivity settings.
UNIT N-106 MEASURE AND CONVERT UNITS INTO EEG
DESCRIPTORS
Competency .05 Use math systematically to solve problems
General Objective: The student should be able to measure and convert units into EEG
descriptors.
Specific Objectives:
6.1 Measure frequency of background activity.
6.2 Measure the amplitude of background activity and calculate voltage.
6.3 Measure duration, convert to frequency of wave.
6.4 Measure pen deflection, convert to UV.
UNIT N-107 BASIC EEG INTERPRETATION
Competency .04 Measure frequency and voltage of recorded data
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General Objective: The student should be able to locate and describe basic EEG
activity.
Specific Objectives:
7.1 Assess organization of background activity.
7.2 Assess symmetry of background activity.
7.3 Distinguish attenuation of visual stimulation.
Competency .06 Recognize and interpret electrophysiological findings
Specific Objectives:
7.4 Use appropriate terminology for events as given in text and glossary.
7.5 Distinguish deviations from expected parameters.
7.6 Recognize alterations of EEG wave forms.
7.7 Given EEG sample, correctly identify spindles, v-waves, k-complexes, occipital
positive sharp waves.
7.8 Differentiate between wake, stage I & stage II sleep.
7.9 Recognize photic driving.
UNIT N-108 RECOGNITION OF EEG DISPLAY CHANGES
Competency .06 Recognize and interpret electrophysiological findings
General Objective: The student should be able to determine appropriate inputs.
Specific Objectives:
8.1 Demonstrate knowledge of normal frequency distribution by correctly identifying
unlabeled EEG samples.
8.2 Recognize anomalous activity in given EEG samples.
8.3 Describe and discuss changes of background activity in given EEG recordings.
UNIT N-109 RECOGNITION OF COMMON ARTIFACTS
Competency .07 Produce artifact free recordings when possible
General Objective: The student should be able to recognize non-cerebral origin of
activity.
Specific Objectives:
9.1 Distinguish vertical and lateral eye movements.
9.2 Identify muscle activity.
9.3 Identify movement artifacts.
9.4 Identify incorrect input.
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UNIT N-110 EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM
Competency .08 Exhibit professionalism
General Objective: The student should be able to demonstrate behavior necessary to
perform on a professional level.
Specific Objectives:
10.1 Arrive at lecture, laboratory or clinic site wearing appropriate attire. See program
handbook for clinic and laboratory attire requirements.
10.2 Demonstrate appropriate personal grooming. See program handbook for
personal grooming requirements.
10.3 Adhere to attendance policy as follows:
a. If unable to attend clinic, laboratory or lecture session notify the instructor
prior to each by phone or e-mail.
b. See clinic handbook for attendance policy for clinical rotations.
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