psy2cog cognition
COGNITION
PSY2COG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit will provide you with an introduction to the scientific study of human information processing. It will cover (i) the central theories and issues in perception and cognition, (ii) the processes involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving and using knowledge, and (iii) some of the real-world applications of cognitive psychology. This unit will enable students to: - Develop understanding of human cognitive processes, and the means by which they can be studied experimentally; - Develop an in-depth, critical understanding of research in cognitive psychology, including: perception, memory, language, problem solving and creativity, thinking and reasoning, psychology and the law; - Develop understanding of the strengths and limitations of the information-processing approach, and how it applies to human functioning in the real world.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB))
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB, PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Cognition | Recommended | Matlin, MW 2013 | 8TH ED. JOHN WILEY & SONS |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 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.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1500 words) | 35 | |
Exam (2 hours) | Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance | 50 |
Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500 words) | 15 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 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 | % |
---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1500 words) | 35 | |
Exam (2 hours) | Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance | 50 |
Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500 words) | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 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.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1500 words) | 35 | |
Exam (2 hours) | Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance | 50 |
Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500 words) | 15 |