PSYC1020
Psychology Introduction 2
10 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course continues on from PSYC1010 by introducing some additional key areas in psychology, including
- sensation and perception,
- motivation and emotion,
- learning, and
- memory and cognition.
Where PSYC1010 focussed on how the world around us influences our thoughts and behaviour, PSYC1020 looks at the internal mechanisms of behaviour.
The course forms part of a sequence of courses that have been approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
The course cannot be counted with PSYC1030.
| Objectives | The course will: 1. Introduce some key areas in psychology that control behaviour which include sensation and perception, motivation and emotion,learning and memory and cognition. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the research/scientific approach and the content of the course. 3. Demonstrate competence in report writing for science in psychology at an introductory level. 4. Demonstrate competence skills in data collection, manipulation, graphing and reporting at an introductory level. 5. Develop the ability to report and discuss psychology in a clear and concise manner and using a professional style. Skills As a consequence of studying this course students will build their: 1.Scientific literacy 2.Scientific numeracy 3.Computer literacy 4.Library and research skills 5.Research/data collection/measurement skills 6.Interpersonal awareness 7.Problem solving skills 8.Critical evaluation skills |
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| Content | Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. PSYC1020 provides an introduction to some of the classic and contemporary concepts, theories, and evidence in psychology. PSYC1020 is focused on the mechanisms of behaviour. PSYC1020 includes the following four modules: 1. Biological mechanisms of behavioural emotion 2. Learning 3. Sensation and perception 4. Memory and cognition |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | PSYC1010 recommended | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Laboratory |
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| Contact Hours | Laboratory: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for PSYC1020 |