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Introduction

Neuroscience is the study of how the nervous system works, how the cells of the nervous system are organised and how they develop and change in the presence of common disease conditions, including dementia. You will learn about the structure and function of the nervous system in health, and the dysfunction of the nervous system in disease, whilst being supported to develop the necessary academic and technological skills to become successful in online study.  You will learn how to access and interpret different forms of scientific literature, and develop a neuroscience vocabulary that will form the foundation for further studies in your degree path. 

Summary

Unit name Neurospeak Online
Unit code CAD005
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Doctor Jacqueline Leung
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and use appropriate and relevant online resources and technologies
  • Communicate information about the structure, function and dysfunction of the nervous system in a variety of ways
  • Explain and illustrate the fundamental concepts of the human nervous system in health and disease
  • Apply knowledge of academic integrity in online activities.

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 $1,755.00 $1,755.00 not applicable
  • 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

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CAD004

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.

AssessmentQuiz (10%)|Discussion posts (20%)|Presentation (35%)|Written assignment (35%)
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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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