- Course Code
- PS 1008
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr F Sniehotta & Dr C Lowe
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course may not be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with PS 1007
Overview
This course introduces Psychology as the science of behaviour and mental processes by looking at knowledge gained from experiments and surveys across selected areas (Biological psychology, Developmental psychology, Perception), examining theoretical models and discussing the methodology used. There is a concurrent practical course consisting of experiments and demonstrations in large groups, computer-based experiments and computer-aided learning modules, and sessions when students are participants in experiments conducted by senior students and researchers in the School. Assessment consists of demonstrating an ability to discuss and reproduce key terms and concepts, and completing multiple-choice answer questions from materials presented in lectures, practicals and the prescribed textbook.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm) and one lab session (up to two-hours at times to be arranged) per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 one-hour written examination paper (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).
Resit: 1 one-hour written examination paper (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).