HPS111 - Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
Unit details
| Year | 2017 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) Trimester 2: Cloud (online) Trimester 3: Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 1: Michael Do Trimester 2: Michael Do Trimester 3: Mathew Ling Email: HPS111@deakin.edu.au |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Cloud (online): 1 x 2 hour cloud (online) seminar per week |
Note:*CBD refers to Institute of Koorie Education – Community Based Delivery | |
Content
This introductory unit explores the fundamental principles underpinning the study of human psychology. As such, it will cover the definition and scope of the discipline of psychology; the primitive roots of our behaviour; the neurological structures and processes that are responsible for our mental life; and the important elements in our adapting to the world as individuals such as learning and intelligence.
This unit will provide an integrated and challenging introduction to psychology as a science, while also providing training in important skills for tertiary education as a whole through the seminar series. In completing this unit, students will gain new insights into the science of behaviour, a mastery of important research and writing skills, and a strong platform for learning advanced topics in psychology.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Critical response essay (800 words) 20%
Assessment task 2: Academic essay (1200 words) 30%
Assessment task 3: 3 x online quizzes 20%
Assessment task 4: Multiple Choice Exam (90 mins) 30%
Unit Fee Information
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