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PSYC4801B

Psychology Research Project

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course forms part of an Australian Psychological Society accredited sequence.
PSYC4800, PSYC4801A and PSYC4801B together form a fourth year research project in psychology. The courses entail the conduct, analysis and reporting of a piece of original empirical research. This research is carried out under the supervision of a member of the academic staff of the School of Behavioural Sciences.

Students CANNOT take PSYC4801B with ANY of the following courses:
PSYC4090A, PSYC4090B, PSYC4120, PSYC4220, PSYC6781A, or PSYC6781B.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will have further developed their:

Skills;
1. psychological research skills including use of appropriate research instruments and data analysis,
2. scientific writing skills,
3. capacity to critically evaluate research data,
4. present information in written format in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation.

Knowledge: Students will be expected to gain knowledge of research methodology equivalent to that suitable for a professional psychologist.
Content
Details of research topics will be available at the commencement of the academic year.
Replacing Course(s)
Replaces PSYC4090B and PSYC4220
PSYC4801B not to count with PSYC4090A, PSYC4090B, PSYC4120, PSYC4220, PSYC6781A, or PSYC6781B
Transition
Students CANNOT take PSYC4801B with any of the following courses:
PSYC4090A, PSYC4090B, PSYC4120, PSYC4220, PSYC6781A, or PSYC6781B
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of an APS accredited sequence of years 1 - 3 in psychology.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Individual Supervision
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Preparation of a research project proposal and an ethics application.
Other: (please specify)
Presentation of a paper at 4th year conference on completion of PSYC4801B.
Reports
Individual manuscript style research report of approx 7000 words.
Contact Hours
Individual Supervision: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for PSYC4801B