Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
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 lectures and tutorial/practical classes. A further important aim of the unit is to develop students' competency in critical thinking and essay writing in psychology. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Due: January 2 (may change) Weighting: 30%
An essay examining a key concept in psychological research.
On successful completion you will be able to:
Due: End of Week 5 Weighting: 10%
Four hours of 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:
Due: Session 3 exam period Weighting: 45%
On successful completion you will be able to:
Due: Week 4 and Week 5 Weighting: 15%
Two quizzes (worth 7.5% each) on lecture and related readings. Each quiz consists of 25 multiple-choice questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research participation | 10% | No | Week 5 |
Aboriginal Cultural Safety Training | 0% | Yes | Week 1 |
Essay | 30% | No | January 2, 2022 |
Online Quizzes | 15% | No | Week 4 and Week 5 |
Final Examination | 45% | No | Official exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%
Participation in research studies (or an alternate research activity).
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 1
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Completion of an online module for Cultural Safety Training
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: January 2, 2022
Weighting: 30%
A psychology essay, critically reviewing a key concept or finding in psychological research.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 4 and Week 5
Weighting: 15%
Two online multiple choice quizzes testing understanding of unit content.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Official exam period
Weighting: 45%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
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: fully online
2 to 3 x 1 to 2-hour lectures every week.
2 to 3 x 1.5 hour self-guide tutorial every week.
Required Textbooks*:
1. Title: Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (Revel).
2. Publication manual of the American psychological association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001. Available via MQ Library
*Note that required texts may change so check the iLearn page for list final required textbooks before making any purchases.
Online resources:
iLearn website: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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.
This unit was previously called PSYU1104, and included a strand of learning content called Research Design, which no longer exists in the current (and future) offerings of the unit.
Date | Description |
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03/12/2021 | Deleted "A 2.5 Hour Multiple-Choice Exam of 100 Questions" |
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook