PSYC13-408: Neuropsychology

Description

This subject provides an introduction to neuropsychological research, with focus on several clinical disorders. It provides an overview of neuropsychology's contribution to the understanding of human behaviour, with an emphasis on the scientific approach to neuropsychology.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: PSYC13-408
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2022 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $3,950.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,260.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of major concepts and historical trends in neuropsychology.
  2. Demonstrate comprehension and application of a broad and coherent body of knowledge of neuropsychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
  3. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills suitable for a professional audience.
  4. Explain how basic neuropsychological, pharmacological and other interventions can be applied across a range of contexts including consideration of cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022
    Semester start: 12/09/2022
    Subject start: 12/09/2022
    Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022
    Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022
    Last enrolment: 25/09/2022
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022
    Teaching census: 07/10/2022
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022
Semester start: 12/09/2022
Subject start: 12/09/2022
Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022
Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022
Last enrolment: 25/09/2022
Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022
Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022
Teaching census: 07/10/2022