MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
PSY1011
Foundations of psychology
Dr J G Phillips and Dr S L Brown
6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and an average of 2 hours of laboratory
class per week + First semester + Clayton
Synopsis No previous knowledge of psychology is assumed, though students
are encouraged to undertake some preliminary reading. Topics include the
development of psychology as an experimental science, statistical methods and
analysis, and the biological and social determinants of behaviour. Laboratory
classes are designed to enhance students' understanding of the lecture
material, while providing training in research techniques. They include a mix
of traditional and experimental work, demonstrations and computer-based
exercises.
Assessment Examinations (3 hours): 60% + Laboratory/practical work: 25%
+ Statistics assignment: 15%
Preliminary reading
- Blakemore C Mechanics of mind CUP, 1977
- Coleman A M What is psychology? The inside story Hutchinson,
1988
Prescribed texts
- Atrens D M and Curthoys I S The neurosciences and behaviour 2nd edn,
Academic Press, 1982
- Ferguson G A and Takane Y Statistical analysis in psychology and
education 6th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1989
- Walker M and others Psychology 2nd edn, Wiley, 1994
Recommended texts
- Llinas R R (ed.) The workings of the brain: Development, memory and
perception, Freeman, 1990
- Worchel S and Cooper J Understanding social psychology, Dorsey
Press, 1983
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