HPS111 - Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
Unit details
Year: | 2020 unit information |
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Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 3, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of trimester. Last updated: 5 October 2020 |
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Mathew Ling Trimester 2: Ruth Tatnell Trimester 3: Michael Barham |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 2 hour cloud (online) seminar per week |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; 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.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
ULO1 | Develop an understanding of the biological bases of human behaviour and the foundations of individual adaptation to environmental challenges. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Develop an evidence-based position on an issue pertinent to psychology. | GLO2: Communication |
ULO3 | Develop proficiency in self-directed learning both in structured (knowledge video) and unstructured (research for written assessments) contexts. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
ULO4 | Construct a critical analysis of a piece of popular press with reference to scholarly literature. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
ULO5 | Develop real-world professional and academic skills in researching, reading of technical documents, planning, drafting, and editing. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
Assessment 1: Critical response essay | 800 words | 20% |
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Assessment 2: Academic essay | 1,200 words | 30% |
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Assessment 3: Online quizzes | 3 quizzes | 20% |
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Assessment 4: Multiple Choice Examination | 90 minutes | 30% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HPS111 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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