DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2DEV
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn about developmental psychology from the earliest period of prenatal development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood and older age. Through lectures, required reading, and online activities students will be introduced to the key theories and research in developmental psychology, and will use these to think about how each aspect of development lays the foundation for the next phase and the importance of context for development. Online activities and quizzes, and tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to apply understanding of developmental psychology to research questions, case studies, and students own development. Students will also contribute to and write up a research lab study report related to a key concept in developmental psychology.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZHOT or HZHOTB or HZHOTW or HZHOTM or HZHOTS and no other rule applies; OR Must have passed (PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB, PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Acquire an understanding of the major milestones and stages of human lifespan development and related key concepts to critically analyse cases and research in developmental psychology.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises, online activities and quizzes. Summative: Examination questions.
02. Use library resources, databases, and peer-reviewed journal articles to investigate developmental research questions relevant to individuals at different stages of the lifespan.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises, online activities and quizzes, Lab Report Part 1. Summative: Lab Report Part 2, examination questions.
03. Evaluate and apply research methods to investigate a variety of developmental research questions relevant to individuals at different stages of the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises, online activities and quizzes, Lab Report Part 1. Summative: Lab report Part 2.
04. Develop and apply knowledge of current developmental research findings to interpret data, generate hypotheses, and reach evidence-based conclusions.
- Activities:
- Formative: Lab Report Part 1, online quizzes. Summative: Lab Report Part 2, examination questions.
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) | 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) | 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) | 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |