psy3rpa research project a
RESEARCH PROJECT IN PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY3RPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research Project in Psychology A is a capstone subject whose function is to bring together, reinforce, extend, and illustrate applications of research themes dealt with in first, second, and third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science. A topic exemplifying one of the School's Areas of Research (AOR) is the focus for these activities. Specifically, students gain experience in the design of a research study, as well as in applying for ethics approval and funding to conduct the study. Relevant themes in the history and philosophy of psychology are also covered. Practical experience with the themes introduced in project group seminars is provided in the tutorials and self-guided learning activities for this subject.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPauleen Bennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) and PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM. Enrolment in this unit is restricted. Admission into SBBS or BVBBSW or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or RBBS. Other students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY3RSA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPauleen Bennett
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week 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 any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 25 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPauleen Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 25 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPauleen Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week 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 any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 25 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 40 |