This course focuses on the investigation of cognitive structures and processes through the assessment and treatment of patients following brain injury. The course consists of these modules:

1. Introduction to Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
2. Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain Networks
3. Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment
4. Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory and Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia
5. Cognitive Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
6. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation of Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect

You will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and evaluate methods including clinical neuropsychological testing and neuroimaging. You will also have the opportunity to learn about neuropsychological case studies. The focus will be on patterns of impaired performance in patients who, following brain injury, have disorders of cognition and perception. Topics will include: anosognosia and other delusions, episodic memory, unilateral visuospatial neglect, and neuropsychological rehabilitation.

The lectures will be matched to laboratory classes, in which you will gain the skills required to move confidently into clinical and academic research.

 

Note: This course is an Honours Pathway Course.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain and evaluate scientific methods for advancing psychological knowledge, with an emphasis on understanding both the neural basis of selected psychological processes and cultural influences on cognition.
2. Explain the strengths and limitations of various methodological approaches in cognitive experimental psychology, cognitive neuropsychology and clinical neuropsychology, with the goal of moving to independent neuropsychological research.
3. Evaluate 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 by presenting the output as part of a small-group project. 

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 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 computer or laptop
• Webcam
• Speakers and a microphone (e.g., headset)
• Reliable, stable internet connection. Broadband 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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience	Module 1.Introduction to Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience provides students with a brief introduction to five different approaches for studying human cognition, with a focus on patient research and the methods of studying a series of case studies in unilateral visuospatial neglect.
2	Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain Networks	One of the possible PSYC3016 modules—Module 2. Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience: Investigating Brain provides students with basic background knowledge in neuroanatomy and neuroplasticity, which is followed up in the laboratory class with hands-on experience using MRIcro software.
3	Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment	One of the possible PSYC3016 modules—Module 3. Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment provides students with an overview of how to conduct a clinical neuropsychological assessment with neurological patients, and will be taught based on the methods described by Muriel Lezak, and also Dorothy Gronwall,  Edith Kaplan, Jenni Ogden, and Kevin Walsh.
4	Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory, Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia	One of the possible PSYC3016 modules—Module 4. Behavioural Neuroscience: Spatial Memory, Navigation, and the Neurobiology of Dementia provides students: first, with an introduction to the field of navigation neuroscience (Online Lecture), so that we can better understand 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 second, with an introduction to the neurobiology of dementia (in-Person Guest Lecture).
5	Cognitive Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuropsychiatry	One of the possible PSYC3016 modules—Module 5. Cognitive Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuropsychiatry provides students with an introduction to 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) including anosognosia for motor impairments.
6	Neuropsychological Rehabilitation of Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect	One of the possible PSYC3016 modules—Module 6. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation of Unilateral Visuospatial Neglect brings together the methods of clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience and experimental cognitive psychology in an extended investigation of unilateral visuospatial neglect with an introduction to neuropsychological rehabilitation of unilateral visuospatial neglect.

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / labs so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Laboratory Class Exercises, including In-Class Task, On-Line Reflection Post, or Quiz (15%)	15 %	*	1,2,3,4
Laboratory Class Small-Group Presentation (15%)	15 %	20/05/2024	1,2,3,4
Mid-Semster Examination (30%)	30 %	*	1,2
Final Examination (40%)	40 %	*	1,2,3

* 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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Skills website. 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 the two hours of lectures each week, as well as attend four 3-hour laboratory classes over the semester.

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.

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, the expected workload for this course is approximately 130 hours, which includes:

--the face-to face component, which may consist of 2 hours of lectures per week and 4 x 3-hour laboratory classes spread across the semester;

--approximately 94 hours of self-study, which will include preparation for lectures, laboratory classes, and assessment tasks.

Examination(s)

The final examination is a hurdle requirement. A Pass mark (50% or greater) is required in the final examination before the course can be passed as a whole.

Note. There will be a Mid-Semester and Final Examination for this course. To confirm the date, time, and location of the examinations, please check the ANU Examination Timetable, go to www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable

Assessment Task 1

Laboratory Class Exercises, including In-Class Task, On-Line Reflection Post, or Quiz (15%)

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, and 4

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

Note. In one of the four laboratory classes, there will be a group presentation -- see Assessment Task 2.

Word Limit (where applicable): 200-word maximum for an In-Class Reflection Post; NA for Tasks or Quizzes.

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

Due Date: Laboratory in-class assessments will be submitted at the end of the laboratory class.

Estimated Return Date: Assessments will be returned approximately two weeks after the due date.

Late submission is not permitted.

Assessment Task 2

Laboratory Class Small-Group Presentation (15%)

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, and 4

Details of Task: All laboratory classes will include some form of assessment. In one of the four laboratory classes, the assessment involves a small-group 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 core journal articles for this presentation will be made available to each group of students in advance.

Value: 15% of your final grade.

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

Laboratory class PowerPoint presentation slides for the small-group presentation will be submitted at 9am on the day of the laboratory class.

Due Date: The laboratory class small-group presentation is currently scheduled for the week of 20 May 2024.

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 3

Mid-Semster Examination (30%)

Learning Outcomes: 1 and 2

Details of Task: There will be a 3-hour mid-semester 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.

Value: 30% of your final grade.

Examination Date: To confirm the date, time, and location of the examinations, please check the ANU Examination Timetable, go to: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable

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

Assessment Task 4

Final Examination (40%)

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, and 3

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.

Value: 40% of your final grade.

Examination Date: To confirm the date, time, and location of the examinations, please check the ANU Examination Timetable, go to: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examination-timetable

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

*The final examination is a hurdle requirement. A Pass mark (50% or greater) is required in the final examination before the course can be passed as a whole.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

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 of assessment tasks without an approved extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof.
• Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days from the due date.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

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.

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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 Access 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