Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This advanced unit builds on the intermediate material covered in PSY224 (Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience) which forms a basis for understanding neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Lectures in neuropsychology will cover the neuroscience of major neuropsychological disorders and syndromes (e.g., neurodegenerative and developmental disorders, and acquired brain injury), the functional consequences of brain dysfunction, and an introduction to clinical neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Lectures in clinical neuroscience will cover evidence for the neuroscientific basis of behavioural disorders such as addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression. Compulsory practical classes will build on topics covered in lectures through interactive activities and demonstrations, including neuropsychological test administration, and discussion of case studies of neuropsychological and behavioural disorders/syndromes.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience |
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| Unit code | PSY325 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Dr Cynthia Honan |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY224 or KHA258
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hour lecture weekly 1 x 2-hour practical class weekly. |
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| Assessment | Tests and Quizzes (20%), Written Assignment (1,200 words 30%), Final exam (2hr, 50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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