Courses & Units

The Neurobiology of Dementia CAD201

Online

This unit is fully online.

Introduction

This unit uses research into the biological basis of dementia to explore the specific pathology of the more common diseases causing, or associated with, dementia. Students will learn the relationship between the development of pathology in the nervous system and the clinical features of dementia related illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body dementia. The unit will explore how the diseases that cause dementia progress throughout the lifespan, and will explore the current tools and techniques used in diagnosing dementia-related illnesses.

Summary

Unit name The Neurobiology of Dementia
Unit code CAD201
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Miss Nina Daniels
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 24/2/2025 25/3/2025 14/4/2025 1/6/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss changes that occur in the brain as a result of dementia-related illnesses.
  • Interpret research findings to discuss the biological basis and clinical features of dementia-related illnesses
  • Communicate biological and clinical information about dementia-related illnesses

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
060199 $1,655.00 $1,655.00 not applicable $1,655.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD101

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.

AssessmentAssignment (15%)|Short answer task (25%)|Oral presentation (30%)|Quizzes (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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