psy5npm neuropsychology
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
PSY5NPM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide a working knowledge about neuroanatomy, neuroscience, and neuropsychology upon which information about neuropsychological models and syndromes can be built. The subject will strongly emphasise the association between structure, system and function. The program will consist of a mixrureof lectures and seminars.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of functional neuroanatomy
- Activities:
- Lecture presentations and reading
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the models of neuropsychology and clinical practice
- Activities:
- Active participation in lecture presentations, class exercises and case analysis
03. Develop ability to apply neuropsychological knowledge to case presentation and analysis
- Activities:
- Active participation in lecture presentations, class exercises and case analysis
04. Demonstrate readiness for undertaking a neuropsychological placement
- Activities:
- Class presentations on selected topics in lectures/tutorials and a final oral examination of knowledge and skills in neuropsychological case analysis
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-choice examination 1 - 30 minutes | The first two multiple-choice examinations will take place in the first four weeks of the semester and are formative assessments Feedback about the exam questions will be provided immediately following the examination, and students will be provided their indvidual results one week later. Students will be given opportunity to further discuss their responses with the subject coordinator if they wish. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Multiple-choice examination 2 - 30 minutes | The first two multiple-choice examinations will take place in the first four weeks of the semester and are formative assessments Feedback about the exam questions will be provided immediately following the examination, and students will be provided their indvidual results one week later. Students will be given opportunity to further discuss their responses with the subject coordinator if they wish. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Multiple-choice examination 3 - 60 minutes | The further two multiple-choice examinations during the next four weeks of the semester and are summative assessments of designated modules of the subject and follow the same proceedure as the early exams. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Multiple-choice examination 4 - 60 minutes | The two multiple-choice examinations during the next four weeks of the semester and are summative assessments of designated modules of the subject and follow the same proceedure as the early exams. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Oral examination - 30 minutes | The oral examination is summative and scheduled at the end of semester. Feedback on the oral exam will be provided within one week and students will be able to discuss their results with the subject coordinator. | 25 | 04 |
| Class presentation on a case analysis - 30 minutes | The class presentation is a formative evaluation. Students prepare a case presentation to the class based on a case study related to the topic of the lecture that day. Students are provided with feedback on their presentation by the lecturer | 15 |