COGNITION
PSY2COG
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject 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 subject 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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Annukka Lindell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) or by approval from the Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB, PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cognitive Psychology (5th Edition) | Prescribed | Goldstein, E.B. (2019). | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and apply an understanding of Cognitive Psychology.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: Major Essay Summative: Examination
02. Independently interpret cognitive psychological research to develop logical and well supported conclusions for written assessments.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: Major Essay (A mark for use of the evidence provided in references is built in to the marking criteria for both pieces of written assessment)
03. Apply effective library search skills to identify appropriate research resources for assignments and essays.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: Major Essay (A mark for good use of references is built in to the marking criteria for both pieces of written assessment)
04. Investigate and present well-structured, evidence-based arguments on contentious issues in cognitive psychology.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: Major Essay
05. Apply knowledge and skills of psychology with awareness of cultural differences and sensitivity to diversity.
- Activities:
- Summative: Examination
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka 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: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Exam (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 05 | |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka 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: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Exam (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 05 | |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka 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: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Exam (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 05 | |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |