PSYC1020
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
What makes us tick? Welcome to the hidden world of psychology where we investigate the mechanisms of behaviour. We look at the underlying biological systems that determine everything we do, think and feel. PSYC1020 looks at the internal mechanisms of behaviour while the companion course PSYC1010 looks at how the world around us influences our thoughts and behaviour. To fully understand ourselves, we need to see it from both perspectives. The course forms part of a sequence of courses that have been approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise the core concepts in sensation and perception, biological mechanisms of behaviour and emotion, learning, memory and cognition.
2. Identify the relationship between the research/scientific approach and the content of the course related to the mechanisms of behaviour.
3. Apply core concepts in biological psychology to example case studies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and practical aspects of research in psychology.
Content
- Biological mechanisms of behaviour and emotion
- Learning
- Sensation and perception
- Memory and cognition
Requisite
This course has similarities to PSYC1030. If you have successfully completed PSYC1030, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Report
Quiz: Online quiz
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Research Awareness Exercises
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial Exercises
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
- See course outline for schedule For students studying on-line mode a minimum of 10 hours per week for 12 weeks of self directed learning is expected. The number of contact hours is a minimum recommendation.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
- See course outline for schedule For students studying on-line mode a minimum of 10 hours per week for 12 weeks of self directed learning is expected. The number of contact hours is a minimum recommendation.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Laboratory-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
- See course outline for lab schedule
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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