RESEARCH PROJECT IN PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY3RPA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research Project in Psychology A is a capstone subject, the function of which is to develop entrepreneurial thinking. A topic exemplifying one of the School's research areas is the focus for these activities. Students gain experience in designing a research study, applying for ethics approval and acquiring funding to conduct the study. They develop team-work skills and skills in communicating using contemporary technologies. Relevant themes in psychology are covered, as well as ethical issues relevant to the conduct of scientific research. Practical experience with tasks contributing to assessment activities is provided in tutorials, and themes introduced in project group seminars are expanded in online self-guided learning activities. PSY3RPA addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential, which includes the capacity to apply theory, locate and synthesize knowledge resources, prioritize action and manage associated risks, as well as the ability to effectively communicate while collaboratively and creatively resolving complex social problems.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Carina Chan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into one of the following course codes: SHP or SBPS or SBBS or BVBBSW or SBPSW or SZCYPS or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or SBPSB or RBBS or LWLPY or LWLPYB or SHPYB or SHPYW or LZCPY or LZCPYB and must have passed [PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM] and three of the following subjects [PSY2ACH, PSY2DEV, PSY2COG or PSY2SOC]
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
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
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carina Chan
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour directed reading 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 one 1-hour lecture per week
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This session will be run for all students on the Bundoora campus
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Review (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Online Quizzes (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Grant application (1,800-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Participation in tutorial and project group discussions (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carina Chan
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour directed reading 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 one 1-hour lecture per week
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This session will be run for all students on the Bundoora campus
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Review (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Online Quizzes (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Grant application (1,800-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Participation in tutorial and project group discussions (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carina Chan
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour directed reading 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 one 1-hour lecture per week
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This session will be run for all students on the Bundoora campus
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Review (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Online Quizzes (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Grant application (1,800-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Participation in tutorial and project group discussions (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |