HPS111 - Introduction to Psychology: Human Behaviour

Unit details

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Year:	2023 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery*, Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Ruth Tatnell Trimester 3: Michael Barham
Previously:	Introduction to Psychology: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	HPS661, HPSM111
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 (campus) per week 1 x 45 minute Q & A (online) per week
Scheduled learning activities - online:	1 x 2 hour seminar (online) per week 1 x 45 minute Q & A (online) per week
Note: *National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only.

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.

Students may do the two introductory psychology units in either order or do either unit individually.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	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 GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship
ULO2	Develop an evidence-based position on an issue pertinent to psychology.	GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3	Develop proficiency in self-directed learning both in structured (knowledge video) and unstructured (research for written assessments) contexts.	GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management
ULO4	Construct a critical analysis of a piece of popular press with reference to scholarly literature.	GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving
ULO5	Develop real-world professional and academic skills in researching, reading of technical documents, planning, drafting, and editing.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship
ULO6	Develop an understanding of the biological bases of human behaviour and the foundations of individual adaptation to environmental challenges, with a focus on Indigenous perspectives on individual adaptation.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Data extraction assessment	Short answer (750 words)	25%	Week 5
Assessment 2: Critical response task	1200 words	35%	Week 9
Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Assessment	90 minutes	40%	End-of-unit assessment period

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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