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PSYX1104 – Introduction to Psychology I
2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mehmet Mahmut
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the discipline of psychology through a focus on the physiological bases of behaviour; learning; motivation; the nature of personality and psychopathology; and cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology. The unit conveys information about substantive material, and assumptions of theory associated with the science and profession of psychology through lecture and tutorial/practical classes. The unit introduces students to research methods in psychology through a series of methodology lectures. A further important aim of the unit is to develop students' competency in critical thinking and essay writing in psychology.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://students.mq.edu.au/important-dates
Learning Outcomes
- ULO1: Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- ULO2: Apply communication, interpersonal and team skills in written assignments and by working with fellow students on group tasks and discussions on assignment tasks.
- ULO3: Develop information technology skills through practical assignments and using the web-based elements of the course.
- ULO4: Foster critical thinking skills through discussion of competing theories of psychological phenomena and understanding of scientific methodology.
- ULO5: Display an appreciation of ethical issues from class discussions and participating in research
General Assessment Information
Essay
Due: Week 8 (may change) Weighting: 25%
An essay examining a key concept in psychological research.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills (developed through written assignments, interactions in tutorial groups, and working with class members on assignment tasks).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed information technology skills (developed through practical assignments and experience with the web-based elements of the course).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed critical thinking skills (developed through discussion of competing theories and application of the scientific method to understand psychological phenomena).
Tutorial Participation
Due: Weekly Weighting: 10%
There are 10 compulsory online tutorials student must complete and we anticipate and encourage active discussion (e.g., via online forums) in these classes. Students will be awarded up to 10% for this assessment (1% per tutorial) in recognition of their contribution to their own learning experience, and that of fellow students.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills (developed through written assignments, interactions in tutorial groups, and working with class members on assignment tasks).
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate team skills developed as a result of working with a small number of fellow students on a group tasks and discussions.
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed information technology skills (developed through practical assignments and experience with the web-based elements of the course).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed an appreciation of Ethical Issues (developed in class discussion of ethical issues in research and exposure to actual participation in research).
Research Participation
Due: End of Week 13 Weighting: 5%
Four hours of online research participation in studies being conducted by staff members, research assistants, postgraduate students and honours students in the Department.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed information technology skills (developed through practical assignments and experience with the web-based elements of the course).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed an appreciation of Ethical Issues (developed in class discussion of ethical issues in research and exposure to actual participation in research).
Resarch Design Quizzes
Due: Weekly Weighting: 10%
A series of 10 weekly online quizzes examining research design content. Each quiz is worth 1% of the total grade.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed information technology skills (developed through practical assignments and experience with the web-based elements of the course).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed critical thinking skills (developed through discussion of competing theories and application of the scientific method to understand psychological phenomena).
- By the end of the unit, students will have developed an appreciation of Ethical Issues (developed in class discussion of ethical issues in research and exposure to actual participation in research).
Examination
Due: Session 1 exam period Weighting: 40%
A 2.5 Hour Multiple-Choice Exam of 100 Questions.
Note that you will have to present yourself at a testing centre organised by Open Universities Australia.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
Lecture Quizzes
Due: Week 7 and Week 13 Weighting: 10%
Two online quizzes (worth 5% each) on lecture and related readings. Each quiz consists of 25 multiple-choice questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Tutorial Participation | 10% | No | Weekly |
| Research Design Quizzes | 10% | No | Weekly, beginning Week 2 |
| Essay | 25% | No | Week 8 (may change) |
| Research participation | 5% | No | June 5, 5 PM |
| Final Exam | 40% | No | OUA exam period |
| Online Lecture Quizzes (1 & 2) | 10% | No | Week 7 and Week 13 |
Tutorial Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Participation in class activities necessary to be able to answer examination and quiz questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- Foster critical thinking skills through discussion of competing theories of psychological phenomena and understanding of scientific methodology.
- Display an appreciation of ethical issues from class discussions and participating in research
Research Design Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weekly, beginning Week 2
Weighting: 10%
10 quizzes, one each week over 10 weeks. Each quiz is worth 1% and consists of 10 multiple-choice questions based on the Research Design content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- Develop information technology skills through practical assignments and using the web-based elements of the course.
- Display an appreciation of ethical issues from class discussions and participating in research
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 8 (may change)
Weighting: 25%
1250 word essay examining a key concept in psychological research.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- Apply communication, interpersonal and team skills in written assignments and by working with fellow students on group tasks and discussions on assignment tasks.
- Develop information technology skills through practical assignments and using the web-based elements of the course.
- Foster critical thinking skills through discussion of competing theories of psychological phenomena and understanding of scientific methodology.
Research participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: June 5, 5 PM
Weighting: 5%
Participation in research studies (online only).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Display an appreciation of ethical issues from class discussions and participating in research
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: OUA exam period
Weighting: 40%
Invigilated final examination with 100 multiple choice questions with 2 .5 hours to answer the questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- Display an appreciation of ethical issues from class discussions and participating in research
Online Lecture Quizzes (1 & 2)
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 7 and Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Two online, multiple-choice quizzes on lecture content, each with 25 questions, held in the middle and end of the session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
- Develop information technology skills through practical assignments and using the web-based elements of the course.
1 If you need guidance or support to understand or complete this type of assessment, please contact the Learning Skills Team
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery:
1 x 2-hour psychology lecture each week (lectures are live streamed and recorded).
1 x 0.5 - 1 hour online recorded lecture on Research Design (available through iLearn)
1 x 1 - 2 hour online tutorial each week
Required e-Texts*:
1. Title: Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (Revel).
2. Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
3. Research Methods in Psychological Science: A Top Hat Interactive Text.
*Note that required e-texts may change so check the iLearn page for the list final required e-texts before purchasing.
Online resources:
iLearn website: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Information for Macquarie University students who have enrolled or plan on enrolling via Open Universities Australia can be found at the link below. The document for current OUA Macquarie students is particularly useful and important so we encourage students to read it.
https://www.mq.edu.au/study/other-study-options/open-universities-australia
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Learning Skills
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Equity Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
IT Help
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Changes from Previous Offering
PSYX1104 will replace PSYX104 from 2020 onward.