Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will understand the nature of psychology as an empirical behavioural science; know of the structure and functioning of the human nervous system; have acquired a basic knowledge of the phenomena of perception, learning, memory and consciousness, including some understanding of theories of explanation; have developed an understanding of the basic principles of research design.
Synopsis An introduction to the study of human behaviour including structure and function of the nervous system, visual perception, consciousness including sleep and dreams, learning, memory storage and retrieval processes, research methods and statistical analysis.
Assessment Two laboratory reports: 30% + One workshop presentation: 10% + Four tests: 60%