Key facts
UNE unit code: NEUR334
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
The interplay between biology, behaviour and environment is complex. This unit introduces you to the neurobiological bases of the major developmental, cognitive and anxiety disorders, providing a comprehensive overview that is relevant across varied clinical and scientific disciplines.
You will use an ‘absence vs presence model’ to build valuable knowledge of the specific behavioural manifestations of these disorders and their management.
From a broad-based perspective, incorporating biological, behavioural and environmental factors, you will learn to recognise and discriminate between disorders.
You will also explore current concepts in pharmacological, functional and environmental treatment approaches, reviewing up-to-date research and clinical literature.
This unit encourages you to extend your understanding of key neurobiological principles, building your capacity for self-directed learning and critical thinking.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- exhibit a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of neuroscience with depth in the concepts and ideas underlying developmental, cognitive and affective disorders;
- analyse and evaluate information regarding the clinical and behavioural phenotypes of developmental, cognitive and affective disorders;
- transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others in written formats;
- demonstrate well-developed cognitive and technical skills to review research and clinical literature regarding developmental, cognitive and affective disorders;
- demonstrate an informed application of knowledge and skills to form autonomous diagnoses of developmental, cognitive and affective disorders from given case material; and
- demonstrate self-directed learning in the fields of developmental, cognitive and affective disorders.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Describe the neurological bases for one developmental, one cognitive and one affective disorder and apply the absence/presence model to each of those disorders in tabular format. It is mandatory to submit this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Five (5) online quizzes. At least three (3) quizzes must be completed. Quizzes not completed will recieve a mark of 0%. Approximately 400 words each. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Research review. Evidence-based pharmacological and behavioural treatments for one chosen disorder. It is mandatory to submit this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
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