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PSYCHOL 1100 - Introductory Psychology

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2020

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and core topics within contemporary psychology through a mixed delivery mode. Core topics covered during the course will include the development of the individual over the lifespan; the study of the person in a social context; differences between people with respect to their intelligence and personality; issues related to individual adjustment and maladjustment; the biological bases of behaviour; the interpretation by the brain of sensory signals from the external environment; the mechanisms underlying learning; the encoding, storage and retrieval of information; the nature of motivation and emotion; and an introduction to psychological assessment. The courses will also provide an introduction to the methodological approaches employed by psychologists to study these topics. Major findings to emerge from psychological research will be presented, and the practical significance of such work will be discussed. Practical work will address the conventions of psychological report writing and the ethical principles underlying psychological research and practice.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PSYCHOL 1100
    Course Introductory Psychology
    Coordinating Unit Psychology
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites Completed undergraduate degree
    Incompatible PSYCHOL 1000, PSYCHOL 1001, PSYCHOL 6100
    Restrictions Only available to students in the Graduate entry stream of the BPsychSc
    Assessment Written Exam, online exercises and written assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Clemence Due


    Hughes 518, clemence.due@adelaide.edu.au 


    The telephone number for the Psychology Office on Level 5, Hughes Building is 8313 5693
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of Introductory Psychology you will be able to:
    1. explain key areas of basic psychological enquiry
    2. discuss and enter into debate on psychological topics
    3. critically evaluate psychological research听
    4. describe psychological research methods
    5. apply introductory knowledge about conventions for writing in psychology
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 4, 5
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    2
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    4, 5
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1, 2
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    2, 3, 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    1. The Textbook:

    Passer, M., et al. (2012 or 2015). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. McGraw Hill

    This text comes as a package available from the bookshop on campus (Co-op) or online, together with a writing guide, an e-version of the textbook and a code to access the online interactive content ("Connect"). It is preferable that you purchase a copy of this text (either hardcopy or e-book) because the course is based on its content. However, if you choose not to purchase the textbook there are some copies available for loan from the library. You can purchase an access code to Connect separately if you don't wish to buy the text. Further information will be provided in your first tutorial. 

    2. Barr Smith Library – Psychology on the Web

    The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet. She has a Psychology web page with a list of databases for Psychology students.
    Online Learning

    As this course is based around on-line learning, much of the communication within it will occur on-line. It is therefore important that you are aware of these communication methods, and access them regularly.


    MYUNI

    Students are required to access MyUni regularly. In addition to containing your course materials and the Dropbox where you will submit your research report, important notices and information regarding the course will also be placed on MyUni. MyUni also contains Discussion Boards, and you are encouraged to use these to discuss aspects of the course or any concerns you have. Your tutor will monitor these Boards regularly and will respond to any questions or concerns that have been raised.



    STUDENT EMAIL

    MyUni also allows staff and other students to send emails to your student address. It is important that you check your student email regularly. Your email address is firstname.lastname@student.adelaide.edu.au. If you wish, it is possible to have your student email forwarded to another email address. Instructions on how to do this can be found at http://webmail.adelaide.edu.au/userguide/vacation_fwd.shtml#forward
    As this course is based around on-line learning, much of the communication within it will occur on-line. It is therefore important that you are aware of these communication methods, and access them regularly.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    All materials for this course are available on the Introductory Psychology course pages on MyUni.

    The course consists of six modules each on a different topic. Each module comprises content which includes online lecture materials, commentary, readings from the course text book, various interactive materials, and self-test quizzes. It is expected that students will, over the course of a week, work through the available content for that topic. It is also expected that students will complete the modules in the order they appear on MyUni at a rate of one-per-week. Adherence to this program of study will facilitate group discussion of materials during tutorials.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided to as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    7X2hr tutorials = 14 hours
    Exam = 1.5 hours
    Major assignment = 21 hours
    Modular tests = 21 hours
    Engagement with online lecture content = 28 hours听
    Self directed learning and reading = 35 hours
    Tutorial preparation = 7 hours
    Exam prepartation = 28 hours

    Total = 155.5 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    Details will be made available on MyUni.
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    The final mark in Introductory Psychology is determined as follows:



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    Successful completion of Introductory Psychology is a pre-requisite for entry to the Bachelor of Psychological Science, beginning in Semester 1. Therefore, it is expected that all submission dates will be strictly adhered to so that all marking can be completed in a timely manner.



    Assessment Detail

    MODULE ASSESSMENT EXERCISES

    To help you further develop your independent learning skills, a small part of the assessment requires you to complete assessment exercises relating to each module. These will be available for the duration of the course but you can only complete them once.


    MAJOR ASSIGNMENT

    A major piece of assessment related to conducting research in psychology. This will take the form of a written piece of assessment of approximately 1500 words.


    END OF SEMESTER EXAM

    Multiple choice 

    Submission
    Details will be made available on MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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