EXPERIMENTAL FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSY1EFP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
One of the most exciting things about studying psychology is that it is both a discipline like mathematics or geography and a practice like law or medicine. In this subject we will explore a number of core experimental approaches and findings in psychology which will orient the student to the science of the discipline. We will focus on how your brain works in creating your behaviour, how brain and behaviour change across the lifespan, how and why you are different from other people, how you sense the world and how you process and understand the information that arises from your senses.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY1PYA, PSY11PSA, PSY1PSA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size897
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word critical essay | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 500-word essay | 10 | |
| one group debate | 5 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size897
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word critical essay | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 500-word essay | 10 | |
| one group debate | 5 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size897
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word critical essay | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 500-word essay | 10 | |
| one group debate | 5 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size897
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word critical essay | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 500-word essay | 10 | |
| one group debate | 5 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size897
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word critical essay | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 500-word essay | 10 | |
| one group debate | 5 |