Ageing, the Brain and Dementia unit (CAD101)

Introduction

This introductory unit will explore the physical and cognitive changes that occur during the ageing process, and age-related pathological changes that can lead to diseases that cause dementia. This unit will introduce fundamental neuroscience concepts in the healthy adult, ageing and diseased nervous systems, with a focus on brain structure and function. Throughout this unit, students will learn how to find scholarly literature, and how to recognise and summarise scientific evidence to use in their academic communication.

Summary

Unit name	Ageing, the Brain and Dementia
Unit code	CAD101
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Andrew Phipps
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe age-related biological changes, their impact on cognitive and physical function, and the differences between healthy ageing and common diseases of ageing.
• Describe the biology of the diseases that cause dementias.
• Find and apply information from academic resources, using appropriate academic communication.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Online quizzes (15%)|Written Task (25%)|Narrated presentation (30%)|Oral Task (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.

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