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Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia

Undergraduate | TAS-CAD101 | 2020

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
14 weeks

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Introduction to Ageing, the Brain and Dementia

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of age-related changes, their impact on cognitive and physical function, and the differences between typical and atypical brain function.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the biology of the dementias.
    3. Demonstrate a capacity to evaluate and apply information from academic resources, using appropriate academic writing skills and conventions.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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