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PSYM7761 – Advanced Issues in Physiological Psychology
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Christina Perry
Contact via 98504310
EMC Suite 10
consultation by appointment
Jennifer Cornish
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
PSYH4461
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The aims of this seminar are to introduce and develop students' understanding and awareness of current topics in contemporary neuroscience. Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate, present and discuss research papers. This seminar series will cover a wide range of topics in the field of neuroscience such as neural stem cell research, transgenic research, neural basis of emotions, anxiety disorders, depression and drug addiction. Essay and presentation topics will be allocated or guided by the students' own interest in neuroscience.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Gain a greater understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of brain function
- ULO2: Apply knowledge of brain function to understanding the underpinnings of mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases
- ULO3: Critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data
- ULO4: Clearly and efficiently communicate the reasoning, methodological design, and outcome of a research paper
General Assessment Information
Essay
Topics for the essay will be provided via iLearn on Monday 1st March or students may choose their own topic following approval from the convenors.
Submitting your essay
Please submit a copy or your essay (Microsoft word format only) via the turnitin link in iLearn. Essays will be returned by the end of Week 8.
A copy of the assignment must be kept as proof that the assignment was completed and submitted. Assignments will not be accepted after the return of marked assignments.
Assignments submitted by post will not be accepted.
You will be required to submit your assignment to Turnitin plagiarism detection software via the Internet. Your assignment will be automatically compared to work of other students in this unit, previous students in this unit and at other universities, as well as material available on the Internet in subscription-based journal format or otherwise freely accessible information. The results of the analysis will be sent only to the unit chairs, who will analyse the results in reference to the University’s standard policy on plagiarism http://www.student.mq.edu.au/plagiarism/.
Penalties will be levied for late submission of assignment and for exceeding word limits:
Penalties for late submission: The penalty for late submission is 5% of the maximum mark per day overdue. For this assignment, worth 50%, this means that every day late will result in the loss of 5% (0.05) x 50 = 2.5 marks from the total mark (50) for the assignment.
Penalty for exceeding word limit: For each 100 words over the word limit a penalty of 5% will be applied. This means that for this assignment that is worth 50%, a 5% penalty will result in the loss of 5% (0.05) x 50 = 2.5 marks from the total mark (50) for the assignment. This means that you have 99 words on page 9 before penalty.
Request for Extensions for Assignments are granted by the Faculty Office:
Ordinarily, no extensions of time for submission of written work will be granted since ample time for preparation will have been given. If an extension is required for medical or other extenuating circumstances, students may request this in writing through ask.mq.edu.au with supporting documentary evidence (such as medical certificate, counsellor note, or similar). Ms Donna Keeley will make all decisions regarding extensions. The course convenor will not grant extensions.
All requests for extensions must be made prior to the due date for the assignment.
If an extension is granted, the approval must be uploaded with the online submission of your essay to avoid any late penalty.
Research Presentation
Given weekly throughout the session (allocation to topic in week 1). You are to individually select a relevant neuroscience article and present your arguments in a 20-30 minute powerpoint presentation. You will be assessed on oral communication, clarity and presentation of information (rubric available on iLearn). Please email a copy of this paper to christina.perry@mq.edu.au prior to your presentation so that it can be made available to other students via iLearn. All articles must be approved by the course convenor.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To gain a greater understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of brain function.
- To apply this knowledge of brain function to understanding the underpinnings of mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
- To critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data.
- To clearly and efficiently communicate the reasoning, methodological design, and outcome of a research paper.
Student participation
You are to ask one question during each weekly student presentation based on discussion and/or article.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data.
- To clearly and efficiently communicate the reasoning, methodological design, and outcome of a research paper.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Essay | 50% | No | One of weeks 2-5 or 7-13 |
| Research participation | 35% | No | 1/04/2021 |
| Student participation | 15% | No | Weeks 2-5, 7-13 |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 47 hours
Due: One of weeks 2-5 or 7-13
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to submit an eight page essay (excluding references) critically evaluating research topics on an advanced physiological psychology issue.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Gain a greater understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of brain function
- Apply knowledge of brain function to understanding the underpinnings of mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases
- Critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data
Research participation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 1/04/2021
Weighting: 35%
Students are to individually select a relevant neuroscience article and present their arguments in a 30 minute PowerPoint presentation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Gain a greater understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of brain function
- Apply knowledge of brain function to understanding the underpinnings of mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases
- Critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data
- Clearly and efficiently communicate the reasoning, methodological design, and outcome of a research paper
Student participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 2-5, 7-13
Weighting: 15%
Students are expected to participate in class discussions particularly during oral presentations to foster an understanding and critical evaluation of research papers that are read prior to class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Gain a greater understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of brain function
- Apply knowledge of brain function to understanding the underpinnings of mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases
- Critically analyse journal articles on mental illness, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases based on their methodological design, reasoning and data
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Unit is delivered as a 2-3 hour workshop each week. Information for the class is available on iLearn.
Unit Schedule
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Lecture Program |
Please check iLearn regularly in case there are changes to the schedule. |
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24 Feb |
Review of Basic Physiological Psychology |
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3 Mar |
Anxiety Disorders |
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10 Mar |
Depression |
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17 Mar |
Substance Use |
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24 Mar |
Eating Disorders |
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31 Mar |
No Class (essay due 5pm Thursday via turnitin) |
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MID-SESSION BREAK |
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7 |
21 April |
Psychosis |
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8 |
28 April |
Epilepsy |
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9 |
5 May |
Paediatric Disorders |
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10 |
12 May |
Parkinson’s Disease |
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11 |
19 May |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
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12 |
26 May |
Alzheimer’s |
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13 |
2 June |
Huntingtons |
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Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook