PSY1022 - Psychology 1B
6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Leader(s): Dr Samia Toukhsati
Offered
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester 2009 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2009 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2009 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2009 (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