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512-301 Psychology 3A

Note: Further information about this subject is contained in the Psychology 3 manual available from the School of Behavioural Science.

Credit points: 50.0

Coordinator: Dr J Boldero

Prerequisite: Psychology 512-201 or equivalent

Contact: 78 hours lecture/discussions (three hours a week) 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.

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. )

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 235)

Status:          Official 1996
Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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