Adult Neuropsychological Disorders (PSYC90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Year Long
Dr Jacqueline Anderson
Overview
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A year long lecture-based subject focussed on the neuropsychological effects of neurodegeneration, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, alcohol-related brain damage, psychogenic disorders, multiple sclerosis, brain tumours, and paraneoplastic disorders of the brain. Detailed consideration will be given to issues such as nosology, formal diagnostic criteria, neuropathology and pathogenetic mechanisms, epidemiology, clinical spectrum, psychological co-morbidities, and current treatment including pharmacological approaches (where applicable).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this placement subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Name, describe, and differentiate between the major neuropsychological disorders in accordance with internationally recognised diagnostic criteria and classifications.
- Explain the causes of neuropsychological disorders in primary (brain disease) and secondary (environmental and systemic disease) factors.
- Explain how the distribution of disorders across within populations relates to their causation.
- Understand psychopharmacology, particularly as it relates to neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Skills
On completion of this subject students should demonstrate skills in:
- Recognise neuropsychological disorders in terms of their history, symptomatology, and behavioural presentation.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply a knowledge of neuropsychological disorders to cases commonly encountered in placement settings.
- Recognise when psychopharmacological treatment might be useful in addressing adult neuropsychological disorders.
- Understand the impact of neuropsychological disorders on individuals and communities.
Generic skills
Research, through frequent use of library databases.
Analysis and critical thinking, through evaluating the strength of cognate evidence.
Attention to detail, through acquisition of knowledge consistent with professional standards, and differentiation of disorders.
Written communication, through completion of assignments.
Time management and planning, through organising and integrating multiple demands of the subject.
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 21 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment
| Mid-semester 1 | 25% |
Written examination
| End of Semester 1 | 25% |
Assignment
| Due mid semester 2 | 25% |
Written examination
| End of semester 2 | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Jacqueline Anderson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours of lectures/seminars per week for 24 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
Dr Jacqueline Anderson
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Last updated: 21 March 2025