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PSYC6740

Advanced Topics in Experimental Psychology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course forms part of an Australian Psychological Society accredited sequence.
Students study advanced topics in the area of experimental psychology including cognition, cognitive development, perception, learning and neuroscience. A wide range of topics within each of these three areas will be offered and may vary from year to year.
Not to count with PSYC4400.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to will further develop their ability to:

1. search for relevant and suitable reading material
2. interpret this material
3. critically evaluate the material
4. verbally present information in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation
5. present information in written format in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation

Knowledge: Students will be expected to gain knowledge in their topic area at an advanced level.
Content
As the course deals with current research in experimental psychology, the list of topics will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
An APS accredited sequence in Psychology (years 1 - 3)
Modes of Delivery
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Presentations - Individual
Students will prepare a short oral presentation and a powerpoint file on a key topic in the area of study.
Contact Hours
Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for PSYC6740