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<p>This unit provides an understanding of human behaviour, with a neurological focus on topics including the nervous system, sensation and perception, intelligence, learning, memory and cognition. The relevance of these concepts will be explored by demonstrating their application to health-related behaviour and exploring the bidirectional relationship with diet. The unit also holds to the goals of psychology as a science: to describe, understand, predict, and influence our own behaviour and that of others. It also provides a solid grounding for any further study in psychology, the social sciences or other areas that relate to health behaviours.</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 provides an understanding of human behaviour, with a neurological focus on topics including the nervous system, sensation and perception, intelligence, learning, memory and cognition. The relevance of these concepts will be explored by demonstrating their application to health-related behaviour and exploring the bidirectional relationship with diet. The unit also holds to the goals of psychology as a science: to describe, understand, predict, and influence our own behaviour and that of others. It also provides a solid grounding for any further study in psychology, the social sciences or other areas that relate to health behaviours.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li class="ql-align-justify">The nervous system</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Sensation and perception</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Intelligence</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Consciousness</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Language</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Learning</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Memory</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Cognition</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">The science of psychology</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</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/scbfn1005">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed 1 of ATSGC1359, PSYCB1001, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BEHAV1002" target="_blank">BEHAV1002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=PSYCB1101" target="_blank">PSYCB1101</a></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>Describe the key theories and concepts in biological and cognitive psychology. </p>
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<p>Explain cognitive and neurological processes and their relationship with diet and human behaviour. </p>
K3
<p>Describe biopsychosocial models and the value of adopting a multi-systems perspective in behaviour assessment.</p>
S1
<p>Use scientific approaches and methods to research diet and human behaviour. </p>
S2
<p>Critically evaluate psychological science research and evidence to support current approaches to understanding behaviour. </p>
A1
<p>Evaluate the accuracy of information and summarise research findings.</p>
A2
<p>Effectively communicate and present findings of research to a given audience.</p>
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<p>Explain important concepts and findings related to the biological and evolutionary basis of behaviour in a video podcast.</p>
<p>Video podcast presentation</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Evaluate and synthesise information to present an evidence-based report of the relationship between food / nutrition and a psychological process</p>
<p>Written Blog post</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Apply psychological theories and concepts from the unit to analyse and evaluate a given case study, and propose suitable interventions.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</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/scbfn1005">View unit fees</a>
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