Courses & Units

The Neurobiology of Dementia CAD201

Hobart

Note:

This unit is fully online

Introduction

This unit uses research into the biological basis of dementia to explores 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	Doctor Jenna Ziebell
Available as student elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

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: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2022	22/3/2022	11/4/2022	29/5/2022

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. 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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ¹	Grandfathered Student Contribution ¹	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ²	Domestic Full Fee
060199	$1,425.00	$1,425.00	not applicable	$1,500.00

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.
Assessment	Quizzes (30%)\|Short answer task (25%)\|Assignment (15%)\|Oral presentation (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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