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PSYC13017 Foundations of Psychopathology
Foundations of Psychopathology
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General Information

Overview

The human brain is a marvelous and complex organ that allows us to perceive the environment, plan courses of action, and engage in adaptive behaviours. Most of the time, these processes are carried out smoothly and efficiently allowing us to function optimally. However, there are times and circumstances where the brain does not operate as it should. In this unit you will examine mental health disorders which frequently have significant adverse impacts. Mental illness will be explored in the context of major diagnostic systems and treatment models. Using a bio-psycho-social approach, you will explore the aetiology and course of psychopathology and consider evidence-based treatments used to facilitate recovery.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

96 credit points in CC43, CF59, CL51, CL55, CC13, CB66, CG93 or CA10

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Offerings For Term 3 - 2023

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE unit comments

Feedback

Clearer guidelines were requested by some students on the video assessment.

Recommendation

Provide specific guidelines on the amount of time allocated to each component of the video recording and provide more guidance on the content required.

Feedback from SUTE unit comments

Feedback

It was suggested that clearer wording on the quiz questions is required.

Recommendation

Review PSYC13017 quiz items for clarity.

Feedback from SUTE unit comments

Feedback

One student suggested that assessment exemplars would clarify expectations

Recommendation

Consider providing exemplars of the case report and case presentation for PSYC13017 next year.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Textbooks and Resources

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