DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2DEV
2020
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKarli Treyvaud
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 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-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
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, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKarli Treyvaud
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.00 h tutorial every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKarli Treyvaud
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.00 h tutorial every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKarli Treyvaud
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.00 h tutorial every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One hour multiple choice question exam (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 1: Aim and Hypotheses (300-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Laboratory Report Part 2: Complete Report (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online quizzes x 5 (12 minutes per quiz, 1,000-words equivalent total) 6% each in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |