COGNITION
PSY2COG
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites(PSY1PYB OR PSY1CFP) AND (PSY1EFP OR PSY1PYA)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Cognitive Psychology
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorGoldstein, E.B.
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 h 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 h tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Exam (2 hours) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO5 |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 h 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 h tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Exam (2 hours) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO5 |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 h 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 h tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Exam (2 hours) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO5 |
| Workbook Tutorial Exercise (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |