13019 (v.2) Psychology 123

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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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	CML Testing 50%. Presentation 20%. Workbook Entry 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
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