Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours
Hawthorn
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Psychophysiology)(Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)(Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology stream and Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology. or equivalent as assessed by the program convenor.
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
An elective unit of study in the Bachelor of Science (Psychophysiology)(Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology and Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)(Honours).
This unit aims to examine issues in physiological psychology and neuropsychology. When completed students will: Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning models of brain functioningBe able to apply advanced knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processesDevelop advanced report writing skillsDevelop advanced critical and logical interpretation abilitiesDemonstrate advanced creative and pragmatic problem solving abilities.
This unit aims to examine issues in physiological psychology and neuropsychology. When completed students will:
This unit consists of 2 hour x 12 week lectures, and 1 hour x 12 week tutorials. It utilises lectures, tutorials, individual study, enquiry based learning, blended learning materials, and online resources. Students are provided with feedback from staff throughout the semester and after the completion of the assessment tasks.
Case Studies (40%), Examinations (60%)
Graduate Attributes:Graduates are capable in their chosen professional areas Graduates operate effectively in work and community Graduates are adaptable and manage change Graduates are aware of environments Graduates are entrepreneurial
Graduates are adaptable and manage change
Graduates are aware of environments
Graduates are entrepreneurial
This unit covers the following topics: Methods in neuropsychology.Frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes structure, function and disorders associated with damage.Subcortical structure, function and disorders associated with damage.Use of emerging technologies/techniques in clinical disorders.Child clinical neuropsychology.Biological bases of neuropsychological disordersThe use of cognitive assessment to understand neuropshological functions within individuals
This unit covers the following topics:
Recommended Reading Walsh, K. & Darby, D. (2005) Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach (5th ed.). Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. Kolb, B. & Wishaw, I.Q (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). New York: W.H. Freeman & Co. Students who already own Kolb and Wishaw, Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology may not wish to purchase Walsh.
