PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

PSY5PPY

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject begins the process of building clinical competence in assessment and diagnosis of major disorders and a rich appreciation of their psychopathology including the subjective experience of clients. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) classification systems are critically appraised and used, and students are guided in developing skills in administering a mental status examination and diagnostic interview.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the notion of a taxonomy of mental disorders, with particular reference to the rationale, structure, content and limitations of the DSM system

02. Develop and apply a practical understanding of the symptoms and psychopathology of major psychiatric disorders

03. Gain insight into, and empathy for, the personal experience of those who are affected by psychological problems

04. Develop skill in conducting and appraising semi-structured diagnostic interviews that routinely consider differential diagnoses, age specific features, and common comorbidities

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carina Chan

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Some classes may beheld in Melbourne

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Written Diagnostic Reasoning Assignment (1,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO4
Written 3 hour examination (3000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Written report (1000-words) (in pairs) based Psychopathology Assessment Skills demonstration	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day