PSY3180 Human neuropsychology: Developmental and neurodegenerative disorders
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3180 Human neuropsychology: Developmental and neurodegenerative disorders is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3180
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3180
1 unit list PSY3180 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: PSY2061
Overview
This unit aims to familiarise you with the discipline of clinical neuropsychology. A considerable emphasis is also placed on providing a thorough understanding of underlying brain pathology in a range of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as their neuropsychological consequences.
Both developmental and neurodegenerative disorders will be covered in terms of prevalence, neuropsychological manifestations, neuropathology, assessment techniques and potential treatments.
Key skills and techniques relevant to the practice of clinical neuropsychology will also be explored such as the assessment of cognitive functioning, the diagnosis of neuropsychological conditions, and interventions for clinical populations.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study report (up to 1,000 words)30%
- Case study essay (up to 2,000 words)40%
- Online tests (3 x 20 - 30 minutes)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate the clinical and experimental approaches relevant to the study of neuropsychology
- 2
Identify the cognitive and behavioural consequences of brain dysfunction resulting from neurodegenerative disease and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- 3
Describe the underlying neuropathological consequences of neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative disorders.
- 4
Evaluate scientific literature related to topics that are relevant to clinical neuropsychology
- 5
Apply the techniques used in the practice of clinical neuropsychology to clinical scenarios.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hours of lectures per week.
1.5 hours of tutorials per week.
Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Rachael Harris
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cory Wasser
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3180?
PSY3180 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY3180?
PSY3180 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RAD3004.
When is PSY3180 offered?
In 2024, PSY3180 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does PSY3180 have an exam?
No. PSY3180 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.