This course focuses on the investigation of cognitive structures and processes through assessment and treatment of patients following brain injury. 

In the first half of the course, you will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and evaluate methods including neuroimaging, neuropsychological testing, computational modelling of cognitive processes, and inferring cognitive modularity from dissociations between impairments.

In the second half of the course, the specific focus will be on patterns of impaired performance in patients who, following brain injury, have disorders of perception and cognition – visual and somatosensory attention, memory, and executive functions. 

Topics will include: anosognosia and other delusions, autobiographical memory, unilateral visuospatial neglect, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. 

The lectures will be matched to laboratory classes, in which you will learn to administer neuropsychological tests, design and conduct experiments, and gain the skills required to move confidently into clinical and academic research.

This course is an Honours Pathway Course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Appreciate the importance of the scientific method in advancing psychological knowledge.
2. Explain the neural basis of selected psychological processes, and evaluate the empirical evidence.
3. Understand the clinical research tools used to recommend treatment for neuropsychological disorders that occur following brain injury, such as disorders of visual and somatosensory attention, memory, and executive functions.
4. Research, integrate, and effectively communicate knowledge in the field.
5. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the various methodological approaches and be able to design their own experiments, thus moving to independent research.

Research-Led Teaching

All of the PSYC3016 lecturers are established academic researchers in their respective areas of expertise.

Examination Material or equipment

For approved dictionaries in accordance with ANU Policies, please see link  http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/assessment-arrangements-for-students-from-language

Required Resources

There is no required textbook for this course. Instead, required readings (and supplementary readings) will be specified for each module.

All information related to PSYC3016: Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience will be available online on the PSYC3016 Wattle site for this course.

The Wattle site is your key source of information about lectures, laboratory classes, PowerPoint lecture slides (as pdf), and everything else to do with this course.                                                 

Note: Please check the PSYC3016 Wattle site daily for important announcements about lectures, laboratory classes, readings, and assessments.

Recommended Resources

Recommended student system requirements 

ANU courses commonly use a number of online resources and activities including:

• video material, similar to YouTube, for lectures and other instruction
• two-way video conferencing for interactive learning
• email and other messaging tools for communication
• interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities
• print and photo/scan for handwritten work
• home-based assessment.

To fully participate in ANU learning, students need:

• A desk-top computer or laptop.
• Webcam.
• Speakers and a microphone (e.g., headset).
• Reliable, stable internet connection. Broadband is recommended. If using a mobile network or wi-fi, then check that the performance is adequate.
• Suitable location with minimal interruptions and adequate privacy for classes and assessments.
• Printing, and photo/scanning equipment.

For more information please see link https://www.anu.edu.au/students/systems/recommended-student-system-requirements

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms:

• verbal comments
• written comments
• examination results
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, etc.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Semester 1, 2022: This course is delivered in-person on campus, with adjustments for remote participation.

Current information on the ANU response to the coronavirus outbreak can be found at: https://www.anu.edu.au/covid-19-advice

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment	One of five PSYC3016 modules— Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment Module 1 lectures provide students with an overview of how to conduct a clinical neuropsychological assessment with neurological patients.
2	Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain Networks	One of five PSYC3016 modules— Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain Networks Module 2 lectures provide students with basic background knowledge in neuroanatomy and neuroplasticity, and these lectures are followed up with hands-on experience with MRIcro/MRIcron software in two of the four three-hour laboratory classes.
3	Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory, Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia	One of five PSYC3016 modules— Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory, Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia Module 3 lectures provide students with an introduction to the fields of navigation neuroscience (i.e., how the brain helps us to find our way in new places as well as how those same neural mechanisms contribute to our feeling of being lost), and the neurobiology of dementia. The associated 3-hour laboratory class will cover episodic memory—the memory for personal events and a psychological process that recruits similar brain regions to those responsible for navigation.
4	Cognitive Neuropsychology: Methods, Models and Cases	One of five PSYC3016 modules— Cognitive Neuropsychology: Methods, Models and Cases Module 4 lectures provide students with an understanding of the methods of cognitive neuropsychology, which will be explained using models of cognitive structures and processes in neurologically healthy individuals. Neuropsychological case studies from the research literature will be reviewed, and the methods of cognitive neuropsychology will be applied to pathologies of belief (delusions).
5	Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation	One of five PSYC3016 modules— Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Module 5 lectures bring together the methods of clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience and experimental cognitive psychology in an extended investigation of unilateral visuospatial neglect and anosognosia for motor impairments. There is also an introduction to neuropsychological rehabilitation, with a focus on patients with unilateral visuospatial neglect.

Tutorial Registration

Sign-up for PSYC3016 Laboratory Classes is on Wattle.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Final Examination	50 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1,2,3,4,5
Laboratory-Class Assessment -- Reflection Posts and Quizzes	15 %	*	*	1,2,3,4,5
Laboratory Class Assessment -- Student Presentation	10 %	*	*	1,2,3,4,5
Systematic Literature Review and Research Report	25 %	20/04/2022	13/05/2022	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to engage with 12 x 2-hour lectures. Lectures are very important, as they provide students with the central ideas and concepts for the course, along with seminal research in cognitive and clinical neuropsychology, and in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience. Students are also expected to attend a total of four 3-hour laboratory classes over the semester. Laboratory classes are important as they will provide a unique opportunity for small group discussion and interactive learning exercises. In addition, there is an expectation that students will regularly and consistently engage in the course readings, as selected and notified by the course convenor and lecturers. On average, students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week working on this course, including the time spent in lectures and laboratory classes.

Examination(s)

Please note that there will be a final examination. Please check the PSYC3016 Wattle site and the ANU Examination Timetable for details.

Assessment Task 1

Final Examination

Details of Task: There will be a 3-hour final examination (based on the lectures and required reading in PSYC3016), which will be held during the university examination period. The examination will consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and extended-answer questions. The exact format will be discussed in-class closer to the examination date.

Word Limit (where applicable): NA

Value: 50% of your final grade

Presentation Requirements: NA

Estimated Return Date: Exams are not returned; students can contact the course authority to view their examination papers if they wish to do so.

Please check the ANU Examination Timetable to confirm the date, time, and location of the examination.

The date range in the Assessment Summary indicates the start of the end of semester exam period and the date official end of semester results are released on ISIS.

Please check the ANU final Examination Timetable http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable to confirm the date, time and location exam.

Assessment Task 2

Laboratory-Class Assessment -- Reflection Posts and Quizzes

Details of Task: All laboratory classes will include some form of assessment. In Laboratory Classes 1, 2 and 4, the assessment involves either an in-class reflection post or an in-class quiz, based specifically on information presented in the laboratory class. These reflection posts and quizzes are intended to keep students on-track and engaged with the content of the laboratory classes.

Note. Assessment in Laboratory Class 3 involves a laboratory class student presentation -- see Assessment Task 3.

Word Limit (where applicable): 200-word maximum for On-line Reflection Posts; NA for Quizzes.

Value: 15% of your final grade (5% for each of three laboratory-class exercises).

Presentation Requirements: NA

Estimated Return Date: Reflection posts are not returned. Quiz marks will be available approximately one week after the due date of the quiz.

Late submission is not permitted.

Assessment Task 3

Laboratory Class Assessment -- Student Presentation

Details of Task: All laboratory classes will include some form of assessment. In Laboratory Class 3 (after the mid-semester break), the assessment involves a laboratory class student presentation. In a small group (3 to 5 students, depending on the size of the laboratory class), students will prepare a group presentation on a topic of current interest in 'Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience'. The required journal articles for this presentation will be made available to each group of students in advance.

Note. Assessment in Laboratory Classes 1, 2, and 4 involves either in-class reflection posts or in-class quizzes -- see Assessment Task 2.

Word Limit (where applicable): NA

Value: 10% of your final grade

Presentation Requirements: Thirty-minute small group presentation, followed by 5 to 10 minutes of questions from your lab-group members.

Estimated Return Date: NA. Comments will be provided by the tutor and the other students of your laboratory class during/following your presentation.

Late submission is not permitted.

Assessment Task 4

Systematic Literature Review and Research Report

Details of Task: Students will be taught how to conduct a Systematic Literature Review in a topic of current interest in 'Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience', and will write a Research Report (Methods and Results only) based on their findings.

Word Limit: 1500 to 2000 words maximum for the Research Report

Value: 25% of your final grade

Presentation Requirements: NA

Estimated Return Date: Approximately three weeks after the submission due date: 20 April 2022.

Late submission is not permitted.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignments. Please keep a copy of the assignments for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education), submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand-written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.), hard-copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard-copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission is not permitted.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Please check the PSYC3016 Wattle site for further details.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Please check the PSYC3016 Wattle site for further details.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students