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PSYN823 – Neuropsychopathology

2016 – S2 Day

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Senior Lecturer
Jennifer Batchelor
jennifer.batchelor@mq.edu.au
Senior Lecturer
Sue Meares
sue.meares@mq.edu.au
Contact via sue.meares@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(Admission to MClinNeuro or DClinNeuro) and PSYN840 and PSYN853 and PSYN855
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit involves the teaching of neuropsychological profiles characterising a number of different neurological syndromes including traumatic brain injury, stroke, substance abuse and the various forms of dementia. Assessment is via two assignments, one being a case study of a traumatic brain injured subject and the second a report in which students must demonstrate their understanding of differential diagnosis of the various forms of dementia.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Due
Rehabilitation Report 50% 10/10/16
Dementia Differential Diagnosi 50% 14/11/16

Rehabilitation Report

Due: 10/10/16
Weighting: 50%

CVA report for rehabilitation purposes
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Dementia Differential Diagnosi

Due: 14/11/16
Weighting: 50%

Case formulation - dementia differential diagnosis
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Delivery and Resources

Lectures 12 x 3 hours

Unit Schedule

Week

Date

Lecturer

Topic

1

1/8/16

Jenny Batchelor

Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

2

8/8/16

Sue Meares

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

3

15/8/16

Jenny Batchelor

Cerebrovascular Disease

4

22/8/16

Jenny Batchelor

Epilepsy

5

29/8/16

Jenny Batchelor

Medico-Legal Assessments

6

5/9/16

Jenny Batchelor

Differential Diagnosis

7

12/9/16

Barney Casey

Introduction to Gerontology

 

19/9/16

RECESS

 

 

26/9/16

RECESS

 

8

3/10/16

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

 

9

10/10/16

Barney Casey

Dementia Part 1: ‘Cortical’ Dementia

10

17/10/16

Barney Casey

Video Case Studies

11

24/10/16

Tanya Lye Franklin

Dementia Part 2: ‘Subcortical’ Dementia

12

31/10/16

Tanya Lye Franklin

Dementia Part 3: Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes

13

7/11/16

Tanya Lye Franklin

Differential Diagnosis

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/

Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html​

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

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Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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Graduate Capabilities

PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative

Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability

Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the neuropathology and neuropsychology of various neurological syndromes
  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

PG - Effective Communication

Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens

Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding how to conduct sophisticated differential diagnosis
  • Understanding of how different psychological tests contribute to neuropsychological formulations
  • Case formulation
  • Report writing for different audiences

Assessment tasks

  • Rehabilitation Report
  • Dementia Differential Diagnosi

Changes since First Published

Date Description
03/08/2016 Assessment taks changed from three assignments to two (with that change having been approved by FSQC)