DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

PSY5PNP

2015

Credit points: 5

Subject outline

This unit will familiarize students with neuro-development models, developmental disorders, acquired disorders and neuropsychological features associated with various medical conditions in children and adolescents. Assessment and interventions across conditions will be discussed. The workshops are designed to enhance active learning. Students will be expected to read set material, conduct literature searches as directed and to engage in class discussion. The workshop topics will include learning disorders, ADHD, Head Injury, Epilepsy, Cancer and Craniofacial Abnormalities.

School: School of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 5

Subject Co-ordinator: Robyn Stargatt

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission to SMCNP or SDPCN

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Robyn Stargatt

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1-hour multiple choice examinationand completion of assigned readings and participation in classroom activities100