512-200 Psychology 2

Note

Further information about this subject is contained in the Psychology 2 manual which is available for reference at the Psychology Office, School of Behavioural Science.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

512-100 or equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The principal objectives are to provide students with opportunities to (i) expand the knowledge and skills acquired in first year psychology, (ii) develop the ability to critically examine basic psychological concepts and theories in the areas of research methods, brain mechanisms and behaviour, social, developmental and cognitive psychology and sensation and perception, (iii) acquire knowledge about methodologies used in psychological research, (iv) develop skills in data analysis, (v) acquire practical skills in conducting and reporting psychological research, and (vi) develop a background of relevant knowledge and skills on which to base further study of psychology.

Assessment

Six hours of written end-of-semester examinations; six laboratory reports, of no more than 2000 words each.

Pass Criteria: To obtain a pass in Psychology 2, students are normally required to meet the following criteria:

• attempt all assessment components of the subject;
• attend at least 75% of the total number of laboratory classes;
• obtain a pass in each section of the subject. (A student who has failed one or two sections may, at the discretion of the department's Examination Board, obtain a pass (i) if a strong academic performance is achieved in the remaining sections or (ii) if given the opportunity, the student successfully completes a supplementary assessment in one or more sections.