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PSYX3399 – Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice
2020 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Wayne Warburton
Alissa Beath
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
60cp from PSY or PSYU or PSYX units at 2000 level and 20cp from PSY or PSYC or PSYU or PSYX units at 3000 level and admission to BPsych (OUA)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
10cp in PSY or PSYC or PSYU or PSYX units at 3000 level
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit encourages students to reflect on their undergraduate degree, and to integrate their knowledge from the sub-disciplines of psychology into a more holistic understanding of psychology. This unit also assists students to understand their options with a psychology degree, the standards of professional practice that will be required of them as psychologists, and pathways to higher study or employment. In order to help students gain a more practical understanding of the psychology profession, and to make informed decisions about their own future, this unit includes mandatory participation in an online workplace placement in which students apply the psychology knowledge and skills attained during their undergraduate degree. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify a social issue and devise practical solutions that are supported by sound psychological theories and evidence
- ULO2: Use skills and knowledge acquired over the psychology degree in a real world context and develop new practical skills and knowledge over the course of a volunteer placement.
- ULO3: Critically evaluate a body of literature on a social issue in relation to relevant psychology sub-disciplines
- ULO4: Integrate and synthesise knowledge from various psychology sub-disciplines
- ULO5: Critically reflect on how the different sub-disciplines in psychology link within the whole person and apply to wider social contexts, including the placement organisation's activities
- ULO6: Reflect on their learning in psychology (including practical learning), and its application to professional and ethical practice (including at their volunteer placement)
- ULO7: Demonstrate effective oral, written and visual communication skills that are appropriate to the purpose, medium and audience
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Placement | 0% | Yes | Friday Week 13, COB |
| Project report | 40% | No | Part 1: Friday Week 4, COB; Parts 2-5: Monday Week 10, COB |
| Final Examination | 40% | No | Formal examination period; timetable TBA |
| Literature review | 20% | No | Friday Week 5, COB |
Online Placement
Assessment Type 1: Work-integrated task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: Friday Week 13, COB
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students spend a minimum of 32 hours applying the skills and knowledge from their psychology degree to a online placement. Students are required to keep a log book which is signed off by the supervisor.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a social issue and devise practical solutions that are supported by sound psychological theories and evidence
- Use skills and knowledge acquired over the psychology degree in a real world context and develop new practical skills and knowledge over the course of a volunteer placement.
Project report
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: Part 1: Friday Week 4, COB; Parts 2-5: Monday Week 10, COB
Weighting: 40%
Students submit a 1500 word report across 5 sections, related to their placement experiences.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a social issue and devise practical solutions that are supported by sound psychological theories and evidence
- Critically reflect on how the different sub-disciplines in psychology link within the whole person and apply to wider social contexts, including the placement organisation's activities
- Reflect on their learning in psychology (including practical learning), and its application to professional and ethical practice (including at their volunteer placement)
- Demonstrate effective oral, written and visual communication skills that are appropriate to the purpose, medium and audience
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: Formal examination period; timetable TBA
Weighting: 40%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and synthesise knowledge from various psychology sub-disciplines
Literature review
Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Friday Week 5, COB
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to submit a 700 word integrated review that brings together existing knowledge from various disciplines in psychology.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate a body of literature on a social issue in relation to relevant psychology sub-disciplines
- Integrate and synthesise knowledge from various psychology sub-disciplines
- Critically reflect on how the different sub-disciplines in psychology link within the whole person and apply to wider social contexts, including the placement organisation's activities
- Demonstrate effective oral, written and visual communication skills that are appropriate to the purpose, medium and audience
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
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
This unit is delivered entirely online, with all resources on the PSYX3399 iLearn website.
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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