Introduction
This unit will present a range of advanced topics related to the pathology and aetiology of diseases that cause dementia. The unit will focus on contemporary techniques and approaches used across clinical and laboratory settings to understanding the neurobiological basis of neurodegeneration. Academic and research staff of the Wicking Centre will present national and international examples of high-quality neuroscience research, with opportunities for discussion of findings and implications for dementia care.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in the Neurobiology of Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD302 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Adele Woodhouse |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Fees
Domestic
| Band | Field of Education |
|---|---|
| 2 | 069900 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
- CAD201, CAD202
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully Online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Oral presentation, weight 30%; Online discussions (800 words each), weight 30%; Written assignments (Log/Workbook 600-700 words each, weight 40%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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| Recommended |
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