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Neurobiology of Dementia 2 unit (CAD602)

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Introduction

This unit engages students with the primary research literature in the neurobiology of dementia, including pathological and functional research, and a range of models and outcomes used to assess potential therapeutics. Genetics, lifestyle risk factors, biomarkers, imaging techniques and assays are examined to equip the student to effectively evaluate the primary research literature.

Summary

Unit name Neurobiology of Dementia 2
Unit code CAD602
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Doctor Andrew Phipps
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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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

* 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

  • Explore methods of differential diagnosis to identify the diseases causing dementia, and how this diagnosis may affect subsequent support and therapeutic approaches
  • Examine the detailed neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, fronto-temporal dementia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as less frequent causes of dementia, at cellular and systems levels
  • Examine the evidence base linking putative biomarker assays to brain pathology and disease progression for the major diseases of dementia listed in ILO2
  • Characterise in detail the ageing-related and genetic risk factors for the major diseases of dementia listed in ILO2
  • Examine the evidence used to identify nervous system regions and functions which are thought to support cognition

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

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD502

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.

AssessmentMyContext proposal (20%)|Module Short Answer Questions (25%)|Online MCQ Quizzes (25%)|MyContext Final Assignment (30%)
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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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