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COGNITION

PSY2COG

2020

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: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Annukka Lindell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Cognitive Psychology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Goldstein, E.B.

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Cengage

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop and apply an understanding of Cognitive Psychology.
02. Independently interpret cognitive psychological research to develop logical and well supported conclusions for written assessments.
03. Apply effective library search skills to identify appropriate research resources for assignments and essays.
04. Investigate and present well-structured, evidence-based arguments on contentious issues in cognitive psychology.
05. Apply knowledge and skills of psychology with awareness of cultural differences and sensitivity to diversity.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka Lindell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (1,500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Exam (2 hours)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO5

Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka Lindell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (1,500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Exam (2 hours)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO5

Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annukka Lindell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (1,500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Exam (2 hours)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO5

Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4