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1. Psychology, Faculty of Arts (v3, p158) : Next:512-310 | Prev:512-200
Credit points: 50.0 3rd year
Coordinator: Dr J. Boldero.
Prerequisite: Psychology 512-200 or its equivalent.
Contact: 78 hours of lecture/discussions and 78 hours of practical, tutorial or project work.
Timetable: Double semester
Objectives:
Studies comprising Psychology 3A will provide students with opportunities to:
- understand and apply appropriate design, methodology and measurement techniques for conducting psychological research, including the use of assessment techniques;
- critically examine historical and current theoretical models of psychology;
- acquire knowledge of at least two foundational areas of psychological enquiry;
- acquire knowledge of at least one applied area of psychological enquiry;
- acquire skills for applying theoretical knowledge to psychological research;
- demonstrate psychological knowledge and skill through written and oral expression.
Content:
Six sections, including one compulsory block of three sections, Psychological Measurement, Research Methods and History/Theories of Psychology. Further information about this subject is contained in the Psychology 3 Manual available from the School of Behavioural Science.
Assessment:
For each section, a written examination of up to two hours or a laboratory report or essay of up to 3,000 words, or an examination of up to one hour and a report or essay of up to 2,000 words. (With the exception of sections credited for Psychology but taken in other Departments such as 654-307 The Human Primate. Such sections conform to the assessment standards set by the relevant Department. )
1. Psychology, Faculty of Arts (v3, p158) : Next:512-310 | Prev:512-200
2. Psychology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p166) : Next:512-304 | Prev:512-200
Note: Credit will not be granted for both this subject and Psychology 3D and Psychology 3E. Further information about this subject is contained in the Psychology 3 manual available from the School of Behavioural Science in early February.
Credit points: 50.0
Coordinator: Dr J Boldero.
Prerequisite: Psychology 2 (512-200) or equivalent.
Contact: 78 hours lectures/discussions (three hours a week) and 78 hours of practical, tutorial or project work.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand and apply appropriate design, methodology and measurement techniques for conducting psychological research, including the assessment techniques;
- critically examine historical and current theoretical models of psychology;
- acquire knowledge of at least two foundational areas of psychological enquiry;
- acquire knowledge of at least one applied area of psychological research;
- acquire skills for applying theoretical knowledge to psychological research; and
- demonstrate psychological knowledge and skill through written and oral expression.
Content:
Six sections including one compulsory block of three sections, Psychological measurement, Research Methods, and History/Theories of Psychology.
Assessment:
For each section: a written examination of up to two hours, or a laboratory report or essay of up to 3,000 words, or an examination of up to one hour and a report or essay of up to 2,000 words with the exception of sections credited for Psychology but taken in other Departments, such as 654-307 The Human Primate. Such sections conform to assessment standards set by the relevant Department.
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2. Psychology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p166) : Next:512-304 | Prev:512-200
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