Unit Outline

This advanced unit builds on the intermediate material covered in PSY224 (Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience) which forms a basis for understanding neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Lectures in neuropsychology will cover the neuroscience of major neuropsychological disorders and syndromes (e.g., neurodegenerative and developmental disorders, and acquired brain injury), the functional consequences of brain dysfunction, and an introduction to clinical neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Lectures in clinical neuroscience will cover evidence for the neuroscientific basis of neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression. Compulsory practicals (either on campus classes or online activities) will build on topics covered in lectures through interactive activities and demonstrations, including an introduction to neuropsychological test administration, and discussion of case studies of neuropsychological and behavioural disorders/syndromes.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Evaluate the key features and theories related to neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders with reference to underlying brain function, cognition, and behaviour.
2.	Apply knowledge of features/theories and clinical and experimental approaches relevant to neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
3.	Critically evaluate neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric literature and communicate key concepts to a range of audiences.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	PSY224 - Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Minor alterations have been made to unit content and its delivery based on student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quizzes	Week 6	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Written Assignment	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

Lecture and practical content (including self-directed learning activities) are assessable in three quizzes across the semester (each covering 4 weeks of content). There will be 3 quizzes during the semester, consisting of multiple choice and written questions.

Due Dates:
Quiz 1 - Week 6
Quiz 2 - Week 11
Quiz 3 - Week 14

Task Length:

1 hour per quiz

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Differentiate and explain key features and theories related to neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders	LO1
2	Apply knowledge of key features/theories and related clinical/experimental approaches to novel examples	LO2
3	Communicate key concepts in neuropsychology and clinical neuroscience to a range of audiences	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment

Task Description:

Students will undertake independent research on a prescribed topic and submit a written assignment that focuses on evidence from peer-reviewed scientific research literature.

Task Length:

1,200 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate scientific evidence related to key neuropathological, cognitive, and behavioural features of neuropsychological or neuropsychiatric disorders.	LO1
2	Analyse the clinical and/or experimental approaches relevant to neuropsychological or neuropsychiatric disorders, including reference to assessment and/or intervention.	LO2
3	Critique scientific literature, and communicate according to scientific writing conventions (grammar, spelling, and punctuation, APA referencing style, clear, concise scientific writing style).	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Final Exam

Task Description:

This online exam (non-invigilated) will cover both lecture and practical content and include both multiple choice and written questions

Task Length:

2hrs

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Differentiate and explain key features and theories related to neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders.	LO1
2	Apply knowledge of key features/theories and related clinical/experimental approaches to novel examples	LO2
3	Communicate information in a written format to a scientific audience	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.