PSY4200

Psychology honours: Theory and practice (24 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Greg Yelland

Offered:
Caulfield Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Full year 2005 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Full year 2005 (OCL)
South Africa Full year 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of PSY4200 Psychology Honours Theory and Practice students will: 1. be able to critically review and analyse the scientific literature in, and theoretical basis to, current issues in psychology, 2. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project, 3. be proficient in the use of advanced univariate and multivariate statistical procedures relevant to psychology, 4. understand the legal and ethical issues involved in research and practice in psychology, 5. be proficient in the use of computer-based presentation, word processing, SPSS analysis, data-base/internet search software, 7. show communication skills in both oral and written presentations to both a specialist and non-specialist scientific audience, 8. have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of psychological disciplines, 9. have the capability to pursue higher studies and learning in psychology.

Assessment: Two exams (30%), Seminar Presentation, discussion and 1500 word essay (10%), 9000 word theoretical essay (60%)

Contact Hours: 1 hours/week of lectures, 1.5 hours/week of seminars, 10 hours SPSS computer workshops mid year, and 1/2 week supervision of theoretical essay. The remainder of the time would be spent in library searches, reading and preparation of a seminar presentation, and the theoretical and contemporary issues essays.

Prerequisites: Completed Bachelors Degree with an APS accredited 3-year major sequence in Psychology

Corequisites: PSY4100

Prohibitions: PSY4001, PSY4002, PSY4011, PSY4012, PSY4021, PSY4022