Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Broad outline of the nature, methods and fields of psychology. Introduction to psychology and methodological issues related to the study of human beings. Introduction to social psychology, personality, health, developmental and psychopathology. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have an understanding of - The relevance of psychology to a number of health professional areas. Application of the applied areas of psychology to real world situations. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | O'Shea R.P., (2002), Writing for Psychology, 4th ed., Melbourne, Nelson Australia. Morrow R.M. and Allen P., (2002) Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Perth, Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | Myers D.G., (2001), Psychology, 6th ed., NY, Worth Publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | CML Testing 50%. Presentation 20%. Workbook Entry 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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