Introduction
This unit will enable students to understand and evaluate research and literature in the neurobiology of dementia, and to use and communicate that knowledge in their own personal context. It covers the major elements of the brain and the functions of nerve and glial cells, including neurotransmission, in order to support the understanding of the degenerative processes of diseases that cause dementia, the relationship between genetics, pathology, degeneration, biomarkers and diagnosis, and the basis of therapeutics which affect the central nervous system. A section on the neurophysiology of pain, a significant issue in dementia care, is included.
Summary
| Unit name | Neurobiology of Dementia 1 |
| Unit code | CAD502 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Adele Woodhouse |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the normal structure and function of the nervous system.
- Describe the pathological and clinical features of Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia and Vascular dementia.
- Evaluate how modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors affect the neurobiology of dementia
- Evaluate the efficacy of and evidence base for common pharmacological approaches to dementia.
- Critically analyse neurobiology literature in the context of dementia.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
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| Assessment | MyContext Essay Proposal (10%)|MyContext Oral reflection (15%)|Module short answer questions (20%)|Online MCQ quizzes (25%)|MyContext Final assignment (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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