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PSYU1105 – Introduction to Psychology II
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
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
Natasha Todorov
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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
PSYX1105
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit continues with the introduction to core areas of psychology commenced in PSYU1104, Introduction to Psychology I. This unit introduces the areas of health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, organisational psychology, perception, and cognition. This unit also introduces basic statistics, following on from the research methods lectures in PSYU1104. Importantly, this unit also provides first-hand experience reporting a research project. You will report on this research project following guidelines presented by the American Psychological Association. |
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: Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology.
- ULO2: Develop and apply critical thinking and research skills.
- ULO3: Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology.
- ULO4: Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology.
- ULO5: Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.
- ULO6: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills through practical assignments and peer interaction.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Participation | 5% | No | Fri Nov 6 |
| Research Report | 30% | No | Mon 28 Sept |
| Statistics quizzes | 20% | No | weekly: wk 2-13, due by 5pm Sundays |
| Final Examination | 45% | No | during University exam period |
Research Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Fri Nov 6
Weighting: 5%
Participation in research studies or alternate research activity
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology.
- Develop and apply critical thinking and research skills.
- Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills through practical assignments and peer interaction.
Research Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Mon 28 Sept
Weighting: 30%
Students are required to write a 1500 word psychology report based on data they are given.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology.
- Develop and apply critical thinking and research skills.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology.
- Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology.
- Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills through practical assignments and peer interaction.
Statistics quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: weekly: wk 2-13, due by 5pm Sundays
Weighting: 20%
Online weekly quizzes of approximately 5 multiple-choice questions each based on statistics content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology.
- Develop and apply critical thinking and research skills.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology.
- Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: during University exam period
Weighting: 45%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology.
- Develop and apply critical thinking and research skills.
- Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology.
- Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.
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
Delivery:
Lectures will be delivered online
Tutorials do not begin until week 2
Resources:
Please listen to lecturer recommendations before purchasing these texts
- American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th or 7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Lilienfeld, S., Lynn, S., Namy, L., Woolf, N., Jamieson, G., Marks, A. & Slaughter, V. (2014). Psychology: From inquiry to understanding (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Australia. Note: If you have previously purchased the E-text through Revel in PSY1104, you do not need to purchase this again.
- Weinberg, S. L. & Abramowitz, S. K. (2016). Statistics using Stata: An Integrative Approach (1st ed.). New York: Cambridge University
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
Student Support
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Learning Skills
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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and 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.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 26/07/2020 | Removal of contact |