INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Course Code

PS 1510

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr C Lowe

Pre-requisites

PS 1009 and PS 1010

Co-requisites

PS1509

Notes

 

Overview

The course will cover core experimental methods in social and developmental psychology and animal behaviour. These experimental methods will be linked to a range of data handling techniques and interpretation skills.

Structure

The course will consist of weekly group practical (2 hours) and computer practical (1 hour), and individual participation in 8 hours of psychological experiments over the half session.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment of practicals (100%); including two full practical write ups.

Resit: Students will be able to repeat individual components.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will be provided through a subset of the computer practicals.

Feedback

Students will receive written feedback on continuous assessment.