Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists (PSYC90084)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Charles Malpas
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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A semester-long subject on human neuroanatomy, with particular emphasis on clinical and radiographic correlation. The content will be delivered through 12 lectures, accompanied by virtual brain dissection.
The primary objective of the subject is to provide a neuroanatomical framework that is relevant to an understanding of basic neurology, and clinical neurological examination, and neuropsychological disorders. Neurological, neuropathological, and neuroimaging issues will be considered wherever relevant throughout the subject. Students will come to understand (1) anatomical relations through an appreciation of their developmental origins, (2) the multiple ways in which developmental and acquired brain impairments manifest themselves neuroanatomically, (3) how major anatomical landmarks can be identified on virtual dissection and structural magnetic resonance imaging, (4) the neuroanatomical rationale underpinning the basic neurological examination, and (5) the derivation of neuroanatomical terminology and nomenclature.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Describe the macro-organization of the human brain in neurodevelopmental terms;
- Identify clinically important structural landmarks as they appear in different imaging planes and protocols on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.
- Identify brain structures and understand their relations in terms of neuroanatomical planes and axes;
Skills
- Interpret brain syndromes in terms of the anatomical organization of affected structures;
- Recognise manifestations of developmental and acquired disorders on structural and functional neuroimaging;
- Analyse the etymological derivation of neuroanatomical terminology and nomenclature.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
- Appreciate the importance of neuroanatomical knowledge as a basis for practice in clinical neuropsychology.
Generic skills
Attention to detail, through observation of complex structures and their spatial relationships
Time management and planning, through organising and integrating multiple demands of the subject
Translational and synthetic thinking, through a study of relationships across a variety of instantiations
Learning by multiple converging modalities, through conventional texts, photographic records, interactive virtual technologies
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC-accredited 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Three brief (500 word) assessments over the course of the semester, or one written assignment (1,500 words) on a selected neuroanatomical topic.
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Multiple choice and short answer examination.
| During the examination period | 40% |
| 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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Charles Malpas 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 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Charles Malpas
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Last updated: 4 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: 4 March 2025