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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course focuses on the investigation of cognitive structures and processes through the assessment and treatment of patients following brain injury. The course consists of these modules: - Introduction to Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain Networks - Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment - Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory and Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia - Cognitive Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuropsychiatry - Neuropsychological Rehabilitation of Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect You will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and evaluate methods including clinical neuropsychological testing and neuroimaging. You will also have the opportunity to learn about neuropsychological case studies. The focus will be on patterns of impaired performance in patients who, following brain injury, have disorders of cognition and perception. Topics will include: anosognosia and other delusions, episodic memory, unilateral visuospatial neglect, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The lectures will be matched to laboratory classes, in which you will gain the skills required to move confidently into clinical and academic research. Note: This course is an Honours Pathway Course.
Laboratory Class Exercises
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Laboratory Class Small-Group Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Final Examination (Hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component, which may consist of 2 hours of lectures per week and 4 x 3-hour laboratory classes spread across the semester. - Approximately 94 hours of self-directed study, which will include preparation for lectures, laboratory classes, and other assessment tasks. Other Information Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) required competencies: - As part of the mandatory requirements from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), students must demonstrate the specific competencies listed in the learning outcomes for this course. For example, group tasks assess the required demonstration of teamwork skills, and presentations assess the required demonstration of oral communication skills. Some students may be eligible to have recommended reasonable adjustments applied to materials, activities or assessment tasks provided the integrity of the course, and the competencies being assessed, are maintained. - Final Exam is a hurdle. A Pass mark (50%) or greater is required in the final examination before the course can be passed as a whole. For more information, please contact the Course Convenor.
There is no textbook for this course. Required readings (and supplementary readings) will consist of journal articles and book chapters, which will be assigned weekly by the lecturer.