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Psychiatric Disorders (PSYT90116)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
Term 3
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
Term 4
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides a comprehensive overview of common adult psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality disorders. It provides a basic understanding of the neurobiological and psychological aspects that underpin these disorders. The theme then extends to how students can apply this learning in the treatment of their patients.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- To learn about the presentations and manifestation of common and severe mental illness.
- Be able to critically examine, analyse, interpret and assess the aetiological basis (both neurobiological and psychological) of each of the commonly seen psychiatric disorders.
- To be able to apply the understanding of aetiology and phenomenology and translate it to the treatment of individual patients.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of classification and related issues in psychiatry.
- To critically analyse the scope, indications, methodology and evidence for psychological, social and biological treatments in psychiatry.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90117 | Basic Clinical Skills in Psychiatry |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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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Three short answer exercises (approximately 1000 words each)
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Written assignment (approx 2500 words)
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Extended matching (multiple choice) question exercise
| At the end of the assessment period | 20% |
Completion of 75% of online modules Hurdle requirement: Completion of 75% of online modules based on participation in formative acitivites throughout term. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 hours (8 x 4 hour weekly modules) Estimated total time commitment: 170 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 19 April 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 26 April 2021 to 20 June 2021 Last self-enrol date 20 April 2021 Census date 14 May 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 June 2021 Assessment period ends 27 June 2021 Term 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 hours (8 x 4 hour weekly modules) Estimated total time commitment: 170 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 12 July 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 19 July 2021 to 12 September 2021 Last self-enrol date 13 July 2021 Census date 6 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 August 2021 Assessment period ends 19 September 2021 Term 3 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 hours (8 x 4 hour weekly modules) Estimated total time commitment: 170 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 4 October 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 11 October 2021 to 5 December 2021 Last self-enrol date 5 October 2021 Census date 29 October 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 November 2021 Assessment period ends 12 December 2021 Term 4 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.Subject Coordinator: Dr Mahesh Jayaram, mahesh.jayaram@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Total estimated time commitment includes hours spent doing pre-readings, completing online modules (contact hours) and participating in formative and summative assessments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022