Psychobiology of Cog Ageing and Dementia (C8833)
Psychobiology of Cognitive Ageing and Dementia
Module C8833
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will examine cognitive processes in older adulthood, the psychobiology and neuroanatomy of normal and abnormal changes that are observed. It will describe the clinical and functional consequences of agerelated changes in cognitive performance, and it will describe the risk and protective factors associated with the most common organic dementias. It will examine current treatment options and future treatment possibilities.
Module learning outcomes
demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal changes in cognitive processes in older adults
understand what biochemical and structural brain changes are associated with dementias
understand how physical brain changes relate to cognitive changes in normal and abnormal ageing
critically discuss explanations for the causes of dementia and alternative approaches to the treatment
produce work that demonstrates critical evaluation of psychological studies, ability to extract and summarise relevant material from original texts, and oral presentation skills.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Spring Semester Week 5 Fri 16:00 | 0.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Poster Presentation | T2 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 001001001001 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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