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PSYC101 Introductory Psychology I

Updated: 13 December 2007
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions PSYC 100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Andrew Talk (atalk@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

PSYC 101 and 102 are the two introductory psychology units which are the prerequisites for enrolment in second year psychology units. Together they present an introductory overview of the subject matter and methods of psychology. Topics covered in PSYC 101 concern features of individual functioning, including: neurobiological basis of behaviour; psychological development; sensory processes; perception; learning and conditioning; and memory. An introduction to the nature of psychology and its methods is also included.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Psychology Australia Shrink-wrapped Package
ISBN: 9780470818060
Westen, D., Wiley
Note: shrink-wrapped package includes textbooks, study guide, multimedia CD-ROM, ZAPS (online access card); shrink-wrapped package affords substantial savings and includes additional materials
Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition
ISBN: 9780470805527
Westen, D., Burton, L. and Kowalski, R., Wiley 1st ed. 2006
Note: part of shrink-wrapped package ISBN: 9780470818060
Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition Cyberpsych Multimedia CD-ROM
ISBN: 9780470805572
Westen, D., Wiley 2005
Note: part of shrink-wrapped package ISBN: 9780470818060
Study Guide to Accompany Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition
ISBN: 9780470805824
Burton, L.J. and Younger, A., Wiley 1st ed. 2006
Note: part of shrink-wrapped package ISBN: 9780470818060
An Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports in Psychology
ISBN: 9780470811238
Burton, L.J., Wiley 2nd ed. 2006
Note: part of shrink-wrapped package ISBN: 9780470818060
Recommended Material
Optional
None
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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