PSY1022

Psychology 1B ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

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

Offered:
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science. Topics include descriptive statistics and an introduction to inferential statistics, basic processes and principles of cognition, abnormal and social psychology. Laboratory classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material and provide training in research techniques. Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.

Objectives: On the completion of this unit students will have acquired an understanding of basic cognitive processes; achieved an appreciation of the social basis of behaviour, and selected aspects of abnormal psychology; developed their understanding of research methodology and statistical analysis; and further developed the ability to write a psychological report.

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

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

Off-campus attendance requirements: Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.

Prohibitions: WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340, GSC1306, GSC1307, APY1910, BHS1711, BHS1712, PSS1711, PSS1712 and any first-level psychology units taught at Monash prior to 1998