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
Building upon PSYC8161 Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists and PSYC8171 Diagnosis and Management of Neuropsychological Disorders, this course pursues a theoretical perspective for the manifestation of neuropsychological disorders such as attention, memory, language and movement. The teaching material will focus on the findings of recent paradigms which combine neuroscience techniques (imaging, behavioural and physiological recordings) with cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the cognitive mechanisms underlying neuropsychological disorders.
Course requirements
Assumed background
PSYC8171 Clinical Neuropsychology
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PSYC8161, PSYC8171
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PSYC8233, PSYC8243
Restrictions
Restricted to students in MClinNeur&ClinPsych
Course contact
School enquiries
Admin Enquiries
Our Student Advice Sessions are available to book via the following link: https://uqbookit.uq.edu.au/#/app/booking-types/c5971686-1e97-46b9-a595-ecf2221b7604. The sessions are available via zoom, phone or in person. These sessions only run twice per week, on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm and Thursdays from 9am-11am. There are eight 15 minute sessions in each 2 hour block, you just have to change the start and end times when you’re making the booking, as the system automatically defaults the booking to 1 hour in length. You are able to book into these sessions on the hour and then every 15 minutes from then onwards. For example Thursdays time slots will be 9:00am, 9:15am, 9:30am, 9:45am, 10:00am, 10:15am, 10:30am, 10:45am. There is no final timeslot at 11am. If you have any troubles booking one of the Student Advice Sessions, please give the School reception a call on 3365 6230.
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Dr Megan Broughton
Dr Natasha Reid
Dr David Palmer
Dr Raphael Ricci
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
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Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the cognitive mechanisms underlying neuropsychological disorders and their treatment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Gain an understanding of brain plasticity as applied to neuropsychology
LO2.
Gain an understanding of emotional and psychological symptoms associated with certain pathologies in neuropsychology
LO3.
Apply theoretical principles to the diagnosis and management of neuropsychological disorders
LO4.
Have a solid understanding of theories of recovery and models of neuro-rehabilitation
LO5.
Apply neuro-rehabilitation to treat a range of neuropsychological disorders and evaluate outcomes
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Discussion of complex neuropsychological cases | 50% |
13/06/2025 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Rehabilitation Case Study | 50% |
23/05/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Discussion of complex neuropsychological cases
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
13/06/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Written summary and critical thinking paper on one of the topics covered up until week 10 (~1000 words).
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.
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.
Rehabilitation Case Study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
23/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Case Study (~3,000 words). Aim: To demonstrate the capacity to undertake a co-ordinated analysis and formulation for rehabilitation of a case with neuropsychological disorder. Students are given a case description and outline neuropsychological profile and are assessed on their capacity to (i) interpret the profile (ii) provide a formulation for rehabilitation (iii) specify and justify a program of rehabilitation, and (iv) identify objective indicators against which rehabilitation progress and treatment outcome will be assessed.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard
NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
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.
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 - 9.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 10 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 59.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 60 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 75 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
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.
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 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Behavioural symptoms of neuropsychological disorders Behavioural symptoms associated with neuropsychological and neurological disorders will be discussed in this workshop. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome The Neuropsychology of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) will be presented by Dr Natasha Reid Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Workshop |
Paediatric Neuropsychology Paediatric Neuropsychology Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Workshop |
Neural plasticity and rehabilitation The afternoon workshop will be on neurorehabilitation in neuropsychology; focusing on Models of Recovery, Assessment in Rehabilitation, and treatment of Executive Disorders (Part I). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Workshop |
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation This neurorehabilitation workshop will focus on Treatment; primarily Executive (Part II) and Memory Disorders. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Workshop |
Neurorehabilitation This neurorehabilitation workshop will focus on Evaluating Treatment Outcome and Managing Identity Change. Hannah McGlashen a neuropsychologist from RBWH will run an additional session on psychosocial intervention. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Workshop |
Neurorehabilitation in context This neurorehabilitation workshop will focus on Application of Rehabilitation Principles to the return to work context and to individual cases. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
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:
- Fitness to Practise
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: