PSY1011

Psychology 1A (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Russell Conduit (Caulfield), Dr Tom Edwards ( Clayton)

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2003 (OCL)
South Africa First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Summer 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Summer 2003 (OCL)
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Evening)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
South Africa First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Summer 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Summer 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science. Topics include personality, the biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, an introduction to theories of learning and development, plus an introduction to the historical origins of the discipline. Laboratory classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material and provide training in research techniques.

Assessment: Laboratory work: 20% + Essay: 30% + Examination (2 hours): 50% + Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and a 2-hour laboratory class per fortnight

Off-campus attendance requirements: Off-campus students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work

Prohibitions: WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340, GSC1306, GSC1307, APY1910 and any first-level psychology units taught at Monash prior to 1998