PY5003 - Adult Psychopathology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Available to MPsych or DPsych students or with permission of course coordinator.

This subject addresses the aetiology, presentation, classification and treatment of psychopathology in adults. The role that physical health may play in the occurrence of some psychological disorders will also be considered, as will the effects of different neuropharmacological forms of treatment. The subject assumes a basic knowledge of psychopathology and deals, at an advanced level, with the recognition, explanation, and treatment of psychopathology in clients.

Learning Outcomes

• to understand benefits and disadvantages of psychopharmacology;
• to understand interaction between physical health and psychological health;
• to understand the assessment and diagnosis of adult psychopathology;
• to understand the primary forms of psychopathology;
• to understand treatment options of the major forms of psychopathology.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect:	Dr Todd Jackson.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Professor Edward Helmes
Lecturer:	Dr Todd Jackson.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Block, Study Period 58
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coordinator:	Professor Nigel Marsh
Assessment:	assignments.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.