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Biological Psychology & Pharmacotherapy (PSYC90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an introduction to medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The subject allows students to understand the biological basis of psychiatric disorders as derived from studies on the mechanism of action of the major classes of psychotropic medications.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
Knowledge
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the classes of psychotropic medications;
- Develop an appreciation of the indications for the use of psychotropic medications;
- Differentiate between various drugs of abuse, their effects and putative mode of action.
- Explain the pharmacological basis of the mechanism of action of psychotropic medications and their common side effects.
Skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate skills in the critical evaluation of published material relating to the evaluation and use of psychotropic medications.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Integrate their understanding of psychotropic medications and their use and actions with their knowledge of psychopathology and treatment planning.
Generic skills
Time management skills by planning and submitting work by the required deadlines.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90003 | Research Proposal | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90009 | Individual and Cultural Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90011 | Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis | Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90015 | Advanced Psychopathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90027 | Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay of up to 1500 words on a set topic
| Mid semester | 60% |
A written examination comprising short answer and multiple-choice questions
| End of semester | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michael Saling Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours of lectures/seminars per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No prescribed texts.
Recommended texts and other resources
The following volumes are useful for consultation during the course:
Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, 3rd Edition Cambridge University Press; SM Stahl
Introduction to Neuropsychopharmacology, Oxford University Press; Iversen, Iversen, Bloom, Roth
Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic; Therapeutic Guidelines Limited.
- Related Handbook entries
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Last updated: 3 November 2022