Undergraduate - UnitPSY3260 - Advances in psychology, mental health and neuroscience

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	School of Psychology and Psychiatry
Monash Passport category	Research Challenge (Investigate Program)
Offered	Clayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Penelope Hasking

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to the most recent advances in psychological research. Each week students will be exposed to a different area of psychology, mental health or neuroscience through dedicated lectures presented by leading researchers in the School.
In addition, students will visit an active research centre to observe this research being put into practice.
Students will further their own research skills by learning to think critically and conducting a critical literature review.

Outcomes

Developed a deeper appreciation of advances in a broad range of research areas across psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
Demonstrated the ability to think critically, and to conduct a thorough review of a specific area of research
Gained exposure to an active research centre and an understanding of the research-clinical nexus.

Assessment

Literature search strategy: Hurdle requirement
Article summaries: 30%
Literature review: 40%
Site visit report: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Penelope Hasking

Contact hours

One 2-hour lecture per week and one 2-hour workshop/tutorial per fortnight

Prerequisites

Enrolment in Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) plus successful completion of PSY2031, PSY2042, and PSY2051

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/course/ugrad/major-minor.html