PSYC3700
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
How do we change over our lifespan? Developmental psychology combines many separate areas in psychology to examine the origins and age-related changes of several psychological processes with real life applicability.This course examines developmental psychology and developmentally relevant psychopathology and provides in-depth coverage of principles and theories of physical, cognitive, social, and personality changes that occur across the lifespan, as well as specialised topics in these areas.PSYC3700 is part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Evaluate theories and scientific methodologies used to study developmental psychology.
2. Analyse the interactions of core principles and theories related to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes that occur across the lifespan.
3. Evaluate the links between theoretical assumptions and applied aspects of developmental psychology.
4. Apply critical thinking to applications of lifespan psychology.
5. Analyse and critique theory and research in developmental psychology and communicate these in oral format.
Content
- Changes in physical, cognitive, social and emotional processes that occur over the lifespan
- Advanced theoretical explanations for developmental processes
- Use of the developmental psychopathology framework to demonstrate complex interaction of factors affecting both typical and atypical development
- Comprehensive methods for studying development at different life stages
- Developmentally and culturally appropriate assessment and measurement and further exposure to ethical issues specific to developmental research and clinical work
Assumed knowledge
Students considering enrolling in this 3000 level course should have successfully completed all the first year units and at least half the second year units of the degree program in which they are enrolled, in order to have sufficient knowledge, understanding and generic skills.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes
Written Assignment: Essay
Presentation: Presentation
Formal Examination: Formal exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 9
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 9
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- For students studying via distance a minimum of 10 hours per week of self directed learning is expected.
Course outline
- PSYC3700 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 206.2 KB)
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