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Introductory Psychology A: Biological and Cognitive Psychology
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PSYCB1101 - Introductory Psychology A: Biological and Cognitive Psychology
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<p>This unit is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key psychological principles and theoretical underpinnings in contemporary psychology. The aims of the unit is to provide students with a foundational understanding of human behvaviour and its application in a variety of contexts. Unit content is delivered through a combination of online materials, textbook readings, and online classes. This material may be supplemented with other online resources. Online learning introduces significant theories and methodologies, while classes focus on applied skills in research, critical thinking, and writing, and prepare students for assessment work. Topics introduce students to the study of psychology and its application in a modern world.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key psychological principles and theoretical underpinnings in contemporary psychology. Topics may include: Introduction to and research in psychology, biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, consciousness, cognition and language.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key psychological principles and theoretical underpinnings in contemporary psychology. The aims of the unit is to provide students with a foundational understanding of human behvaviour and its application in a variety of contexts. Unit content is delivered through a combination of online materials, textbook readings, and online classes. This material may be supplemented with other online resources. Online learning introduces significant theories and methodologies, while classes focus on applied skills in research, critical thinking, and writing, and prepare students for assessment work. Topics introduce students to the study of psychology and its application in a modern world.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key psychological principles and theoretical underpinnings in contemporary psychology. Topics may include: Introduction to and research in psychology, biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, consciousness, cognition and language.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb1101">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ATSGC1359" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BEHAV1002" target="_blank">BEHAV1002</a>" / "PSYCB1001"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and describe theories, principles, and concepts in several major areas within psychology</p>
K2
<p>Review, discuss and appraise major psychological terms, methods, and research findings</p>
K3
<p>Identify, describe and interpret research techniques</p>
S1
<p>Critically review and evaluate the literature and interpret experimental findings</p>
S2
<p>Conduct, analyse, and communicate psychological research at a basic level</p>
S3
<p>Choose and apply the appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) conventions when describing psychological research</p>
A1
<p>Critically evaluate psychological literature and concepts</p>
A2
<p>Prepare a written assignment using APA conventions</p>
A3
<p>Communicate an understanding of key psychological principles and concepts</p>
Assessment
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<p> Produce a written assignment requiring critical evaluation of the literature and following the appropriate conventions</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Online Tests: Review of lecture, laboratory, and readings content</p>
<p>Examination(s) and/or Online Tests</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A3
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<p>Final Exam or Online Test: Review of lecture, laboratory, and readings content</p>
<p>End-of-Semester Examination and/or Online Test</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A3
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<p>Practical or Written: Appreciation of Research Practice</p>
<p>Participation in Research or Short Review</p>
<p>5-10%</p>
K3, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb1101">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: PSYCB1101 - U3.1