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PSYU1104 – Introduction to Psychology I
2020 – Session 3, Online with attendance for exam, Exam centre within Australia
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.
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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
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Exam | 40% | No | Official exam period (18-22 January 2021) |
| Essay | 25% | No | 5 PM 01/01/2021 |
| Research Design Quizzes | 10% | No | Sunday 11 PM Weekly (2 quizzes per week) |
| Research participation | 5% | No | 5 PM 15/01/2021 |
| Online Lecture Quizzes (1 & 2) | 10% | No | Quiz 1: Jan 10, 11 PM Quiz 2: Jan 17, 11 PM |
| Tutorial Participation | 10% | No | Weekly (2 per week) |
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Official exam period (18-22 January 2021)
Weighting: 40%
Invigilated examination of 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.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 5 PM 01/01/2021
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 Design Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Sunday 11 PM Weekly (2 quizzes per week)
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.
Research participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: 5 PM 15/01/2021
Weighting: 5%
Participation in online research studies
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 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: Quiz 1: Jan 10, 11 PM Quiz 2: Jan 17, 11 PM
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.
Tutorial Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly (2 per week)
Weighting: 10%
Participation in tutorial activities is 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.
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
2 x 2-hour lecture each of 5 weeks
2 x 0.5 - 1 hour online recorded lecture on Research Design (available through iLearn) each of 5 weeks
2 x 1 - 2 hour tutorial each of 5 weeks
Textbooks:
Refer to iLearn page for details
Online resources:
iLearn website: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au
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