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PSYC101 Introductory Psychology I

Updated: 28 October 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus 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 None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PSYC100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Anthony Marks (amarks5@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

PSYC101 and PSYC102 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 this unit comprise: an introduction to the study of Psychology; research methods; biological bases of behaviour; sensation and perception; consciousness; learning and conditioning; motivation and emotion; memory; and intelligence.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

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

Psychology
ISBN: 9781742465777
Burton, L.J. and others, John Wiley and Sons 2011
Note: Package includes: Burton, L.J., Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition, 2nd ed. (ISBN 9780470813478); E-BOOK card (ISBN 9780470820247); Study Guide, 2nd ed. (ISBN 9780470816646); Burton, A., Cyberpsych Multimedia CD-ROM Version 3.0 (ISBN 9781742164540); Burton, L.J., Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports in Psychology, 3rd ed. (ISBN 9781742166490); ZAPS ACCESS CARD (ISBN 9780393106862) and De Jong, ZAPS Workbook: The Norton Psychology Labs (ISBN 9780393931051).
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 25% 1200
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3-5 GA: 1, 2 and 4-6
Laboratory Work 5%
Assessment Notes
Participation in research studies within the discipline (or alternative readings and multiple choice quiz)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3 GA: 1, 5 and 7
Online End-Semester Test 10%
Assessment Notes
End-semester assessment: Multiple choice, matching exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-7
Online Mid-Semester Test 10%
Assessment Notes
Online Mid-semester assessment: Multiple choice, matching exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-7
Final Examination 2 hrs 50%
Assessment Notes
Multiple choice
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 and 5 GA: 1, 3 and 4-7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand and correctly use the technical vocabulary of the mainstream areas of psychology;
  2. apply selected psychological concepts and principles to real-life situations;
  3. describe and discuss the empirical method as it is employed in a number of areas of psychological research;
  4. write in the forms and conventions of psychological writing and APA style;
  5. assess psychological evidence and develop logical arguments on psychological matter in written and oral form.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline of psychology is embedded in all teaching, assesment and practical work. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are explicitly taught, assessed and practised in essay work and in writing text. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Throughout the unit reference is made to international perspectives, with some sections of the unit addressing cultural variations to common phenomena. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The entire unit is designed to help you to improve your communication skills. These skills will be applicable in your personal as well as your professional life. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The skills you acquire when participating in this unit will enable you to access and critically interpret the continuing flow of information about the discipline in journals and other published sources. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
The lecture and laboratory material will provide opportunities for you to develop competent problem-solving skills. This will be assessed in most assessment tasks. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Psychology as a discipline of study places great emphasis on ethical procedures. It also deals with a wide range of issues affecting the human condition. The unit instills an awareness of the social responsibility of the psychologist. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Some of the lab exercises require the class to work in small groups via the discussion page. 		True True
   

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