psy5npp neuropsychiatry
NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
PSY5NPP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This series of seminars analyses a number of frequently occurring neurological and psychiatric diseases with respect to their pathophysiological basis, their clinical presentation, their neuropsychological signature as wellas the pharmacological and physical treatment approaches taken to them. The material will be analysed from the molecular to the systemic level and will characterise the unique features of each conditon which will act as the focus for psycholohical and pharmacological intervention.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
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. Develop a strong understanding of the neural underpinning of psychopathology
- Activities:
- Interpret neuroimaging data arisng from studies of individuals with major psychiatric disorders.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand the relationship between neuropsychological deficit as it pertains to the major psychiatric disorders.
- Activities:
- Consideration of case material from assessments conducted with individuals with major psychiatric disorders.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop knowledge of the relationship between major brain sytems, their alteration as a consequence of pharmacologicl intervention and the implication of the combined effect of these to individuals with major psychiatric disorders.
- Activities:
- Examination of the mechanisms of action of the drugs and physical treatements used to treat psychiatric disoder and consideration of their implication for the functioing of the neural circuitry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination - Module 1 | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Examination - Module 2 | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| Examination - Module 3 | 25 | 03 | |
| Examination - Module 4 | 30 | 03 |