Unit Guide
EDF4602
Psychological assessment
Semester 2, 2019
Table of contents
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Table of contents
University information
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Indigenous acknowledgement
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Student Charter
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Fieldwork risk assessment statement
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Technological requirements
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Your feedback to us
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Extensions, penalties, resubmission and special consideration
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Reference requirements
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Learning resources
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Required resources
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Prescribed resources
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Other Information
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Academic Language, Literacy and Numeracy Development - Faculty of Education advice
and support
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English Connect
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Policies
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Student academic integrity policy
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Special Consideration
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eSolutions service desk (ICT services and help)
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Graduate attributes policy
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Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
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Information for Singapore based students
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Monash University Library
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Student services
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Disability support services
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Unit information
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Mode of delivery
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Unit relationships
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Prerequisites
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Prohibitions
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Corequisites
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Synopsis
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Learning outcomes
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Workload requirements
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Assessment requirements
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Prescribed text(s)
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Recommended resource(s)
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Teaching team
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Chief Examiner
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Unit Coordinator(s)
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Lecturer(s)
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Teaching approaches
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Unit in a nutshell
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Teaching approaches for this unit
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Technological requirements
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Further unit information
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Student evaluations of this unit
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Unit schedule
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Assessment summary table
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Assignment submission
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Returning assignments
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Assessment feedback to you
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Assessment tasks
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Examination(s)
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Unit guide prepared by
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Last updated
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University information
Indigenous acknowledgement
We acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Owners and Elders - past, present and
emerging - of the lands and waters on which Monash University operates.
http://www.monash.edu.au/about/indigenous/
Student Charter
The Monash Student Charter sets out the key expectations of all students as they foster and
contribute to Monash's learning community.
https://www.monash.edu/students/academic/policies/student-charter
Fieldwork risk assessment statement
Staff members in charge of field activities and supervisors of students are responsible for ensuring
that the risk assessment procedure has been completed before the commencement of the field
activity.
Students are responsible for following procedures and instructions given by staff whilst undertaking
fieldwork and for reporting any risks and incidents that they encounter as part of their fieldwork to
their fieldwork supervisor immediately.
For more information on fieldwork in the Faculty of Education, see the following link:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/edu-04.html
Technological requirements
It is assumed that students undertaking this unit will have the ability to word process, search and
retrieve information from the internet and download readings and other learning documents. For
further information, please see the handbook http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks
/undergrad/edu-02.html
Students may also be required to access a range of information and communications technology
(ICT) equipment and applications as part of their participation in the unit.
Useful links:
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IT/e-Solutions Services:
http://intranet.monash.edu.au/esolutions/students/student-it-brochure.pdf
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Library Services:
​http://www.monash.edu/library/services/users/students
Your feedback to us
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Your feedback to us
One of the formal ways students have to provide feedback on teaching and their learning
experience is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The feedback
is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied with
and areas for improvement.
Extensions, penalties, resubmission and special
consideration
Please read Faculty Assessment procedures for information about extensions,
penalties, resubmission of assignments and special consideration:
http://monash.edu/education/current-students/academic-and-study-support/academic-progress/
Reference requirements
American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition is the standard referencing style used within
the Faculty of Education. Please see the following Monash University Library Guide on APA 6th
edition citing guidelines: http://guides.lib.monash.edu/citing-referencing/apa
Learning resources
Required resources
Students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their course without the
imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees. However,
students may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain purchases to
support their study. For more information about this, refer to the Higher Education Administrative
Information for Providers, Chapter 18, Incidental Fees at http://education.gov.au/help-resourcesproviders.
Prescribed resources
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit): http://monash.rl.talis.com/index.html
Research and Learning Online: www.monash.edu/rlo
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Other Information
Academic Language, Literacy and Numeracy Development - Faculty of
Education advice and support
https://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/academic-language-literacy-numeracy-support
English Connect
Join English Connect to enhance your English language skills and cross-cultural communication.
Programs are a fun, free way to meet and talk with other students, ask questions and share your
time at Monash.
https://www.monash.edu/English-connect
Policies
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that
staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how
they might uphold them. You can find Monash's Education Policies at: http://www.monash.edu
/policy-bank/academic/education
Student academic integrity policy
www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/801841/Student-Academic-Integrity-Policy.pdf
Special Consideration
For information on applying for special consideration, please visit: www.monash.edu/exams
/changes/special-consideration
eSolutions service desk (ICT services and help)
http://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students
Graduate attributes policy
Monash courses are underpinned by Graduate Attributes that reflect the philosophy of Sir John
Monash to "...equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole
community." [1923].
All Monash courses are designed to prepare Monash graduates to be:
1. responsible and effective global citizens who:
● engage in an internationalised world
● exhibit cross-cultural competence
● demonstrate ethical values
2. critical and creative scholars who:
● produce innovative solutions to problems
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apply research skills to a range of challenges
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apply research skills to a range of challenges
communicate perceptively and effectively
http://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/786969/Course-Design-Policy.pdf
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
http://www.monash.edu/about/indigenous/students/scheme
Information for Singapore based students
Attendance rolls are taken to meet Ministry of Education requirements in Singapore and are not
used by Monash University in marking students.
Monash University Library
http://www.monash.edu/library
Student services
Faculty of Education - The Learning Spaces (TLS): http://monash.edu/education/current-students
/academic-and-study-support/teaching-technology-learning-centre/
Student information:
University: http://www.monash.edu/students
Faculty of Education: http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students
Disability support services
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Disability support services
Students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition are welcome to contact
Disability Support Services. Disability Support Services also support students who are carers of a
person who is aged and frail or has a disability, medical condition or mental health
condition. Disability Advisers visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
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Website: www.monash.edu/disability
Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with an Adviser
Email: disabilitysupportservices@monash.edu
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Unit information
Mode of delivery
Clayton (On-campus)
Unit relationships
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major
sequence in psychology
Prohibitions
None
Corequisites
Enrolment in 3242, 3243, 3509, D5002
Synopsis
This unit provides students with a theoretical overview of individual differences and how these may
be assessed. It includes the theoretical background to the development of classes of tests,
detailed examination of a range of models of human ability and other individual difference issues.
The different approaches to the design and construction of personality assessment tools are
addressed, and test evaluation methods and a review of recent trends in test development theory
are covered. The unit also covers the administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of
psychological tests and classification tools.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
1. demonstrate sound knowledge of the theoretical and historical bases of test development,
particularly in relation to measures of ability and personality
2. decide on the appropriate assessment procedures necessary to undertake specific
psychological classification
3. summarise the findings of psychological assessments in the form of a professional report
4. appreciate the limitations of psychological assessment tools and how they can be
misused.
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
● 2-hour lecture per week
(b.) Additional requirements
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(b.) Additional requirements
● 10 hours of independent study per week
Assessment requirements
NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing
time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Weekly online quizzes (400 words equivalent, 10%)
Psychological report (2500 words, 50%)
Examination (2 hours, 1100 words equivalent, 40%)
Prescribed text(s)
Cohen, Swerdlik & Sturman - Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and
measurement (9th ed). McGraw-Hill: New York.
Recommended resource(s)
Some weeks will have required readings in addition to the prescribed text. These readings will be
made available via Moodle.
Teaching team
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Teaching team
Chief Examiner
Name: Dr Emily Berger
Campus: Clayton
Email: Emily.Berger@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 990 59017
Unit Coordinator(s)
Name: Dr Emily Berger
Campus: Clayton
Email: Emily.Berger@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 990 59017
Lecturer(s)
Name: Dr Emily Berger
Campus: Clayton
Email: Emily.Berger@monash.edu
Name: Dr Nerelie Freeman
Campus: Clayton
Email: Nerelie.Freeman@monash.edu
Name: Mrs Andrea Sadusky
Campus: Clayton
Email: Andrea.Sadusky1@monash.edu
Teaching approaches
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Teaching approaches
Unit in a nutshell
In this unit, students will become familiar with a range of tests used in psychological assessment
across the areas of clinical, educational/developmental, neuropsychology, forensic,
personality and organisational psychology. They will also learn how to administer, score and
interpret some of the tests that are commonly used. The focus of this unit is on individual
differences and abilities. Skills will be developed through quizzes and a psychological report, and
knowledge will be assessed via an exam.
Teaching approaches for this unit
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Workshops
Problem-based learning
Role play
Technological requirements
Students can bring their laptop computers and/or tablets to class although these will not be needed
to participate in class activities.
Further unit information
Monash University uses credit points not only to define its degree requirements but also to provide
guidance on how to plan your study time. One credit point implies about one hour per week of
student effort over the year or two hours per week over a semester; a six credit point subject
taught in a semester, therefore, implies twelve hours work a week in varying combinations of
formal class contact, practical or group activities and private study.
Student evaluations of this unit
One of the formal ways students have to provide feedback on teaching and their learning
experience is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The feedback
is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied with
and areas for improvement.
Previous student evaluations of this unit
In response to previous SETU results of this unit, the following changes have been made:
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assignment weighting values for the psychological report and the exam have been more
evenly distributed
more activities have been included during class time
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the set text has been changed to reflect student feedback that a more challenging text was
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the set text has been changed to reflect student feedback that a more challenging text was
wanted at this level of training
Student feedback has highlighted the following strength(s) in this unit:
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weekly online quizzes based on the readings provide additional incentive for keeping up with
the readings which enable students to come to class prepared and assists with revision for
the exam
getting "hands on" exposure to psychological tests
enjoying the applied nature of getting to write up results from an assessment into a report
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to:
https://www.monash.edu/ups/setu/about/setu-results/unit-evaluation-reports
Unit schedule
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Unit schedule
For units with on-campus classes, teaching activities are normally scheduled to start on the hour
(teaching will commence on the hour and conclude 10 minutes prior to the scheduled end time).
Week
Topic
Assignment
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Psychological testing and assessment
Weekly online quiz
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Clinical assessment
Weekly online quiz
3
Educational assessment
Weekly online quiz
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Cognitive assessment - Part 1
Weekly online quiz
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Cognitive assessment - Part 2
Weekly online quiz
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Neuropsychological assessment
Weekly online quiz
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Personality assessment - Part 1
Weekly online quiz
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Personality assessment - Part 2
Weekly online quiz
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Psychological report writing
Weekly online quiz
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
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Organisational and
vocational assessment
Weekly online quiz
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Forensic assessment
Weekly online quiz
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Culture and Assessment; Future of
Testing and Assessment
Weekly online quiz
Assessment 2 Psychological Report due on
Friday October 18, 2019, by 11.55pm
SWOT VAC
No formal assessment is undertaken in
SWOT VAC
Examination period
LINK to Assessment Policy:http://policy.
monash.edu.au/policy-bank/
academic/education/assessment/
assessment-in-coursework-policy.html
Assessment summary table
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Assessment summary table
Assessment task
Value
Due date
Weekly online
quizzes
10%
11.55pm Sunday in week 1
Psychological report
50%
Friday October 18, 2019, by 11.55pm
Examination
1100 words equivalent, 40%
To be advised
Assignment submission
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Moodle - You will need to submit your assessment task via the Moodle assignment box.
Late Assignment Submission
The Faculty of Education assessment procedures outline how late assessment submissions will be
managed by Chief Examiners for Faculty of Education units. For more information visit:
https://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/policies-and-procedures/assessmentprocedures​
Returning assignments
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Your assessment tasks will be returned via the Moodle assignment dropbox.
Assessment feedback to you
For information regarding when you can expect to receive feedback from your assignments, see:
Faculty Assessment Procedures
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
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Graded assignments with comments
Quiz results
Assessment tasks
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Assessment tasks
Weekly online quizzes
Due date: 11.55pm Sunday in week 1
Estimated return date: At the end of semester
Assessment task link to unit learning outcomes: 1. demonstrate sound knowledge of the theoretical and historical bases of test
development, particularly in relation to measures of ability and personality
2. decide on the appropriate assessment procedures necessary to undertake specific psychological classification
3. appreciate the limitations of psychological assessment tools and how they can be misused.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers​: Not Applicable.
Details of task: Ten multiple-choice questions based on the prescribed reading for each week starting Week 1.
Word count/equivalent: 400 words equivalent
Weighting/Value: 10%
Presentation requirements: Not applicable.
Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable.
Additional information: Not applicable.
Criteria for marking: Each weekly quiz will be completed on Moodle and will consist of 10 multiple choice questions. Each question will
have four options to select from. Students must select the correct option for each question.
Each question will be marked either correct or incorrect.
There will be 12 quizzes in total. Student's final score for this assessment will be the average of their top 10 performances.
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Psychological report
Due date: Friday October 18, 2019, by 11.55pm
Estimated return date: Friday November 8, 2019, by 11:55pm
Assessment task link to unit learning outcomes: 3. summarise the findings of psychological assessments in the form of a professional
report
4. appreciate the limitations of psychological assessment tools and how they can be misused.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers​: Not Applicable.
Details of task: You will be provided with the results of a psychological assessment. Based on the data provided, you are to prepare a
psychological report as would be written by a practising psychologist. The report should present and interpret the results of the
assessment, as well as provide suitable recommendations.
Referencing is not required in this report.
The report is to contain the following information/sections:
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Identifying Information
Reason for Referral
Background Information
Behavioural Observations
Assessment Information
Results
Summary
Recommendations
Appendices (as appropriate)
Word count/equivalent: 2500 words
Weighting/Value: 50%
Presentation requirements: Not applicable.
Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable.
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Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable.
Additional information: Not applicable.
Criteria for marking: The psychological report will be assessed based on the following criteria:
* Accurate summary of client's reason for referral and background containing relevant information
* Interpretation of cognitive assessment results based on assessment data
* Interpretation of personality assessment results based on assessment data
* Summary - synthesis of all information collected within report
* Recommendations based on assessment data
* Style and communication
A detailed marking rubric will be available on Moodle.
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Examination(s)
This unit may employ electronic assessment for the final exam. Further details will be provided to
you by Week 4 of Semester.
Title: Examination
Weighting/Value: 1100 words equivalent, 40%
Length in hours: 2 hours
Type (open/closed book): Closed book
Examination material or equipment: None.
Unit guide prepared by
Name: Dr Emily Berger
Campus: Clayton
Email: Emily.Berger@monash.edu
Last updated
19 Jul 2019
Copyright @ Monash University 2019. All rights reserved. Except as provided in the Copyright Act 1968, this work may
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