PYH403 Cognitive Neuropsychology
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| Unit code: | PYH403 |
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| Assumed Knowledge: | Previous studies in cognition and/or physiological psychology is assumed knowledge. Students with no previous studies in this area must consult the Course Coordinator |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | The Commonwealth supported place student contribution amount for this unit depends upon the course of study. Find out more |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,360 |
| International unit fee | $3,792 |
Unit Outline: 12 Week Teaching Period - 2 2021, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PYH403 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Previous studies in cognition and/or physiological psychology is assumed knowledge. Students with no previous studies in this area must consult the Course Coordinator |
| Coordinator: | Brooke Andrew | brooke.andrew@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit you will learn about major neuroanatomical structures and their interconnections, with an emphasis on how this information is applied in the clinical setting. You will also study a number of neuropsychological disorders in terms of their diagnosis, assessment and treatment, and the psychosocial effects such deficits have on the patients and their families. The deficits themselves will also be considered from a cognitive perspective, with a view not only to understand the nature of the dysfunction but also to further specify our knowledge regarding the functional architecture of the cognitive system.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic conceptual frameworks and underlying assumptions of both clinical and cognitive neuropsychology and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate these different approaches to the study of neuropsychology;
- Effectively describe the key deficits associated with a range of neuropsychological disorders to professional audiences.
- Critically apply neuropsychological knowledge including the selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate neuropsychological tests and the evaluation of intervention approaches as applied to clinical case studies.
Content
- Review of brain structures, functions, and research methods
- The selection, application and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
- Conceptual issues in cognitive neuropsychology and developmental cognitive neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, vascular disorders, and tumours, Disorders of movement,
- Memory, language, and executive control Neuropsychological interventions and clinical management of cognitive dysfunction.
Relates to learning outcomes
Learning Approaches
This unit delivered in an intensive format is designed around a series of seminars which will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired in a manner used in many professional settings and to impart additional knowledge acquired through research to your peers (i.e. through group discussion and analysis of case studies). You will also gain a practical and applied perspective from a series of guest speakers who have suffered neurological injury or illness.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
This unit provides a number of avenues for students to gain formative feedback.
- Formative skill development is conducted in class and supported through class discussion.
- For work that you prepare for summative assessment, you will also receive in depth written comments on your work, and will have the opportunity to consult with the unit coordinator.
- Generic comments and feedback to the cohort will be provided via class discussion and the PHY403 Blackboard site.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit includes an applied case study which will allow you to demonstrate your skills in critically evaluating research evidence to develop an assessment and intervention plan for a clinical case study and to communicate your rationale in a written document similar to that which might be produced in professional practice. In addition, a final examination will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks in cognitive and clinical neuropsychology and of the key neuropsychological deficits associated with a range of disorders.Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Clinical Case Study
This authentic assessment piece will be based around an actual clinical case (provided by the teaching team) and your task will be to critically evaluate the current research evidence in order to develop an assessment and intervention plan for the client.Relates to learning outcomes
2 and 3
Assessment: Final Examination
The final exam is essay-based, consisting of both short and long essay questions. Questions will be based on material covered in seminars and core readings.Relates to learning outcomes
1 and 2.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 07A 2021, Kelvin Grove, Internal (Start Date: 28 Jun 2021)
| Unit code: | PYH403 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Previous studies in cognition and/or physiological psychology is assumed knowledge. Students with no previous studies in this area must consult the Course Coordinator |
Overview
In this unit you will learn about major neuroanatomical structures and their interconnections, with an emphasis on how this information is applied in the clinical setting. You will also study a number of neuropsychological disorders in terms of their diagnosis, assessment and treatment, and the psychosocial effects such deficits have on the patients and their families. The deficits themselves will also be considered from a cognitive perspective, with a view not only to understand the nature of the dysfunction but also to further specify our knowledge regarding the functional architecture of the cognitive system.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic conceptual frameworks and underlying assumptions of both clinical and cognitive neuropsychology and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate these different approaches to the study of neuropsychology;
- Effectively describe the key deficits associated with a range of neuropsychological disorders to professional audiences.
- Critically apply neuropsychological knowledge including the selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate neuropsychological tests and the evaluation of intervention approaches as applied to clinical case studies.
Content
- Review of brain structures, functions, and research methods
- The selection, application and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
- Conceptual issues in cognitive neuropsychology and developmental cognitive neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, vascular disorders, and tumours, Disorders of movement,
- Memory, language, and executive control Neuropsychological interventions and clinical management of cognitive dysfunction.
Relates to learning outcomes
Learning Approaches
This unit delivered in an intensive format is designed around a series of seminars which will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired in a manner used in many professional settings and to impart additional knowledge acquired through research to your peers (i.e. through group discussion and analysis of case studies). You will also gain a practical and applied perspective from a series of guest speakers who have suffered neurological injury or illness.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
This unit provides a number of avenues for students to gain formative feedback.
- Formative skill development is conducted in class and supported through class discussion.
- For work that you prepare for summative assessment, you will also receive in depth written comments on your work, and will have the opportunity to consult with the unit coordinator.
- Generic comments and feedback to the cohort will be provided via class discussion and the PHY403 Blackboard site.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit includes an applied case study which will allow you to demonstrate your skills in critically evaluating research evidence to develop an assessment and intervention plan for a clinical case study and to communicate your rationale in a written document similar to that which might be produced in professional practice. In addition, a final examination will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks in cognitive and clinical neuropsychology and of the key neuropsychological deficits associated with a range of disorders.Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Clinical Case Study
This authentic assessment piece will be based around an actual clinical case (provided by the teaching team) and your task will be to critically evaluate the current research evidence in order to develop an assessment and intervention plan for the client.Relates to learning outcomes
2 and 3
Assessment: Final Examination
The final exam is essay-based, consisting of both short and long essay questions. Questions will be based on material covered in seminars and core readings.Relates to learning outcomes
1 and 2.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 09A 2021, Kelvin Grove, Internal (Start Date: 28 Jun 2021)
| Unit code: | PYH403 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Previous studies in cognition and/or physiological psychology is assumed knowledge. Students with no previous studies in this area must consult the Course Coordinator |
| Coordinator: | Brooke Andrew | brooke.andrew@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit you will learn about major neuroanatomical structures and their interconnections, with an emphasis on how this information is applied in the clinical setting. You will also study a number of neuropsychological disorders in terms of their diagnosis, assessment and treatment, and the psychosocial effects such deficits have on the patients and their families. The deficits themselves will also be considered from a cognitive perspective, with a view not only to understand the nature of the dysfunction but also to further specify our knowledge regarding the functional architecture of the cognitive system.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic conceptual frameworks and underlying assumptions of both clinical and cognitive neuropsychology and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate these different approaches to the study of neuropsychology;
- Effectively describe the key deficits associated with a range of neuropsychological disorders to professional audiences.
- Critically apply neuropsychological knowledge including the selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate neuropsychological tests and the evaluation of intervention approaches as applied to clinical case studies.
Content
- Review of brain structures, functions, and research methods
- The selection, application and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
- Conceptual issues in cognitive neuropsychology and developmental cognitive neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, vascular disorders, and tumours, Disorders of movement,
- Memory, language, and executive control Neuropsychological interventions and clinical management of cognitive dysfunction.
Relates to learning outcomes
Learning Approaches
This unit delivered in an intensive format is designed around a series of seminars which will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired in a manner used in many professional settings and to impart additional knowledge acquired through research to your peers (i.e. through group discussion and analysis of case studies). You will also gain a practical and applied perspective from a series of guest speakers who have suffered neurological injury or illness.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
This unit provides a number of avenues for students to gain formative feedback.
- Formative skill development is conducted in class and supported through class discussion.
- For work that you prepare for summative assessment, you will also receive in depth written comments on your work, and will have the opportunity to consult with the unit coordinator.
- Generic comments and feedback to the cohort will be provided via class discussion and the PHY403 Blackboard site.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit includes an applied case study which will allow you to demonstrate your skills in critically evaluating research evidence to develop an assessment and intervention plan for a clinical case study and to communicate your rationale in a written document similar to that which might be produced in professional practice. In addition, a final examination will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks in cognitive and clinical neuropsychology and of the key neuropsychological deficits associated with a range of disorders.Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Clinical Case Study
This authentic assessment piece will be based around an actual clinical case (provided by the teaching team) and your task will be to critically evaluate the current research evidence in order to develop an assessment and intervention plan for the client.Relates to learning outcomes
2 and 3
Assessment: Final Examination
The final exam is essay-based, consisting of both short and long essay questions. Questions will be based on material covered in seminars and core readings.Relates to learning outcomes
1 and 2.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.