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<p>This unit introduces students to the study of the brain, mind and human experience. Students explore how psychology has developed as a discipline and examine major historical and contemporary perspectives on behaviour and mental processes. With a particular focus on biological and cognitive psychology, the unit considers how brain function, perception, memory, learning and other psychological processes contribute to everyday experience and behaviour. Students also develop foundational skills in interpreting psychological research, evaluating the conclusions drawn from evidence, and using psychological literature to construct and communicate evidence-based arguments</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>Introduction to and research in psychology</li><li>Biological psychology</li><li>Sensation and perception</li><li>Learning and memory</li><li>Consciousness</li><li>Cognition and language</li></ul>
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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 introduces students to the study of the brain, mind and human experience. Students explore how psychology has developed as a discipline and examine major historical and contemporary perspectives on behaviour and mental processes. With a particular focus on biological and cognitive psychology, the unit considers how brain function, perception, memory, learning and other psychological processes contribute to everyday experience and behaviour. Students also develop foundational skills in interpreting psychological research, evaluating the conclusions drawn from evidence, and using psychological literature to construct and communicate evidence-based arguments</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>Introduction to and research in psychology</li><li>Biological psychology</li><li>Sensation and perception</li><li>Learning and memory</li><li>Consciousness</li><li>Cognition and language</li></ul>
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
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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>Explain the historical development of psychology and compare major historical and contemporary perspectives on behaviour and mental processes.</p>
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<p>Explain and apply key psychological theories, concepts and research findings concerning human experience and behaviour, with a focus on biological and cognitive processes.</p>
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<p>Interpret and evaluate basic psychological research, considering how research processes and participant involvement shape the evidence produced and conclusions drawn.</p>
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<p>Locate and integrate psychological literature to communicate an evidence-based argument using appropriate APA conventions.</p>
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<p>Produce a written assignment requiring critical evaluation of the literature and following the appropriate conventions</p>
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<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Online Tests: Review of lecture, laboratory, and readings content</p>
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<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Final Exam or Online Test: Review of lecture, laboratory, and readings content</p>
<p>Invigilated Test/s</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Practical and/or Written: Appreciation of Research Practice</p>
<p>Participation in Research or Short Review</p>
<p>5-10%</p>
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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>
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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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb1112">View unit fees</a>
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