This
full-time course is led by Dr David Coghill and lasts two semesters beginning
in the autumn term and is jointly delivered with the Department of Psychology. The syllabus for the course consists of the following
modules:
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The Course Components |
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A lecture based course of teaching on psychology theory, is derived from modules which form part of the Honours course in Psychology and is delivered by staff within the Department of Psychology. Students are invited to select 2 modules from the level 3 taught course modules in Psychology (current courses available are; Cognition, Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology, Biological Psychology, Language, Social Psychology, and Developmental Psychology). Students are free to select any two modules however when selecting the modules, students are advised to consider any modules that may be relevant to the project/dissertation (see below) that is also a required part of the degree course. Students are welcome, but are not required, to attend the practical sessions associated with these courses. |
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A treatment module. This includes the study of the basic theoretical background to both dynamic and behavioural psychotherapy. Two or more selected patients will be treated under supervision using psychological methods of treatment. Case studies will be prepared for two patients and these are submitted as part of the Degree Examination. Whilst there is no rigidly prescribed forma for writing up the case studies for patient orientated case reports these should generally include an introductory referenced discussion of the theoretical and psychological issues relevant to the case, a linked section describing the factors that defined the diagnosis and the reasons why a particular treatment plan was selected for this case and a section describing the progress of the patient and their treatment including when possible, some measure of outcome for the patient. |
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The research Project. The third element of the course is a project or dissertation selected from those made available to you by members of the Clinical & Behavioural Neurosciences Section early in the course. Some of the projects might offer you the opportunity undertake a small piece of research under the guidance of a member of staff and report that in the form of a dissertation. Alternatively, you can prepare a dissertation based upon a search of the literature on an issue relevant to the theme of the course. The dissertation is to be written up in the style of an academic paper and students should aim to submit an original piece of work that could be considered for publication. The word limit is 6,000 words excluding references. Although the format has changed recently students are advised to look at dissertations from previous years well before they start preparing their own in order to get an idea what is required. Dissertations from past years can be viewed in the Psychiatry office Level 5 Ninewells.
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The Assessment |
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Two written papers one on each of the taught modules. Each paper lasts for three hours and examines the students understanding of psychological theory. |
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Detailed case reports (described above) of at least two patients treated by psychotherapy. |
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Research dissertation (described above). |
Course Lead: Dr David Coghill
External Examiner: Dr Sinead Rhodes (Lecturer), University of Strathclyde. Term of Office: 2010 - 2013.
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