Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
The course aims to provide a knowledge base in neuroanatomy, neuropathology and brain-behaviour relationships. The practical components are designed to introduce the application of knowledge to the practice of clinical neuropsychology.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ANAT7018
Restrictions
Restricted to students in MClinNeur&ClinPsych
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to provide a knowledge base in neuroanatomy, neuropathology and brain-behaviour relationships. The practical components are designed to introduce the application of knowledge to the practice of clinical neuropsychology.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
have a basic knowledge of human brain anatomy
LO2.
have a basic knowledge of the relationship between structure and function in human brain
LO3.
have a basic knowledge of neuropathology
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Class participation
|
10% Must pass |
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Presentation | Classic neuropsychological case presentation | 50% |
31/03/2025 - 7/04/2025
Students will present in either Week 6 or 7 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Reflections | 20% |
16/05/2025 1:00 pm |
| Project | Neuroanatomy assignments (Diamond et al.) | 20% |
19/05/2025 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Class participation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10% Must pass
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Students must participate in at least 90% of the lectures to satisfy this class participation criteria.
Hurdle requirements
Must PassSubmission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If you miss class, and therefore the weekly practical exercise, you should apply through the UQ extension portal after discussing with your Course Coordinator.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Classic neuropsychological case presentation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
31/03/2025 - 7/04/2025
Students will present in either Week 6 or 7
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Your task is to present a ‘classic’ case study in neuropsychology to your peers. What is a ‘classic’ case you rightly ask? It is a case (n = 1) which has been well documented in the literature and that has served to clarify an important neuropsychological construct. The ‘classic’ case of H.M. would be an example. His case and the research it prompted served to further our understanding of the functions of the medial temporal lobe regions. Topics will be memory, language – spoken or written, arithmetic, action, executive function, visual perception, attention, social cognition.
The classic cases will be assigned by Gail during Wk 1. It will be a case in the literature that you can give a comprehensive description of both the lesion to the brain and the cognitive assessment. You will describe with accuracy and specificity the implicated brain regions, the neuropsychological consequences of the injury (e.g. assessment results), how this particular case has contributed to our understanding of a specific neuropsychological construct, and you will critically evaluate the case study itself. In order to perform well on this task you will need to go beyond simply presenting the details of the case study- you will also need to demonstrate that you have thought critically about the case itself and how it has contributed to our neuropsychological understanding.
Your case presentation will run for 20 minutes.
Criteria:
The presentation will be worth 50% of the overall grade for the course. The presentation will be graded according to the following five equally weighted criteria:
- Comprehensive description of the history of the lesion and pathology.
- Comprehensive description of the cognitive assessment.
- Ability of the presenter to show how the case study has informed our understanding of a particular neuropsychological construct.
- Critical evaluation of the case study.
- Delivery of the presentation (clarity of thoughts and organisation of material).
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If you are unable to complete your presentation you should discuss this with your tutor and/or course coordinator to arrange for an alternate time to complete your presentation
Reflections
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/05/2025 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Your task is to write two short 500-word reflections, on two different areas of cognition covered in Weeks 8-11. The focus will be on what you have learned about the cognitive process, anatomical substrates and disorders of that process.
Criteria:
The 2 reflections will be worth 20% of the overall grade for the course. The reflection will be graded according to the following two equally weighted criteria, in addition to the clarity and succinctness of writing:
- Understanding of each cognitive process and associated anatomical substrate.
- Understanding of cognitive disorders for the process.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Contact Course Coordinator in the first instance
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Neuroanatomy assignments (Diamond et al.)
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
19/05/2025 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Your task is to colour in 30% of the content. This is not a drawing or colouring in test. The focus is on attending and learning as many different aspects of anatomy as possible to provide a base for brain-behaviour knowledge. The criteria for assessment are twofold:
- Complete the task (i.e., 30% of the content coloured in).
- Evidence of a systematic system in your colour coding (this is to ensure better retention of material).
Submission guidelines
Drop the hard copy to the UQ Neuropsychology Research Clinic, 39 Upland Road, before the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Contact Course Coordinator in the first instance
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 20 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 21 - 40 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 41 - 55 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 56 - 65 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 66 - 75 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 76 - 85 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 86 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
General Rule:ﾠ Percentage marks will be rounded to the nearest whole number ie. 84.4% will round down to 84% and 84.5% will round up to 85%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
McDonald, S, Little A & Robinson, GA. (2019). Rebuilding Life after brain Injury: Dreamtalk. Routledge, Oxon, UK.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Neuropsychology and Assessment/Reports Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Lecture |
Brain Basics NOTE: This lecture will be held on Thursday March 13th 9.00-12.00 (via zoom). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Lecture |
Arousal System and TBI Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Lecture |
Vascular System and Stroke Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Lecture |
Classic Neuropsychological Case Presentations 1 5 students will present their classic cases. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Lecture |
Classic Neuropsychological Case Presentations 2 6 students will present their classic cases. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Memory NB: Lectures are now on Tuesday morning starting at 8am Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Case-based learning |
All Neuro Case Presentation/Discussion Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid semester break |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
Executive Function Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Case-based learning |
All Neuro Case Presentation/Discussion Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
Action/Attention Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
Spoken & Written Language Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Case-based learning |
All Neuro Case Presentation/Discussion Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
Social Cognition and Awareness Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Case-based learning |
All Neuro Case Presentation/Discussion Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
Visual/Space/Face Perception Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: