AZA1019 Psychology: Introduction 1A
Faculty of Arts
AZA1019 Psychology: Introduction 1A is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 11 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before AZA1019
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AZA1019
7 units list AZA1019 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- AZA1020Psychology: Introduction 1BNo reviews yetCoreq
- AZA2015Biological and cognitive psychologyNo reviews yet
- AZA2455Child and adult developmentNo reviews yet
- AZA2460Industrial and organisational psychologyNo reviews yet
- AZA2490Research assessmentNo reviews yet
- AZA2495Social and community psychologyNo reviews yet
- AZA3018Research design and quantitative methodsNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: PSY1011, WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340, GSC1306, GSC1307, APY1910, PSS1711, PSS1712
Overview
Introducing the student to the science of psychology, topics to be studied include human behaviour and the biological bases thereof; personality; an introduction to theories of learning and development; sensation and perception; and an introduction to the historical origins of the discipline. Contributions of South African psychologists to these topics will be delineated and the South African and African history of psychology will be explored. Laboratory classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material. and provide training in research techniques.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for AZA1019.
Assessment
- Quiz20%
- Essay30%
- Quiz20%
- Exam30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe key historical and philosophical developments which have resulted into the modern discipline of psychology.
- 2
Discuss the contributions of key South Africans to the international development of psychology.
- 3
Define key concepts in the following topics: biological psychology, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, personality, and learning.
- 4
Appraise the need for an objective understanding of human behaviour.
- 5
Write technical reports and documents.
- 6
Build critical arguments.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Weiten, W. & Hassim, J. (2016). Psychology: Themes and variations in South Africa. 2nd Edition. United Kingdom: Cengage
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Dionne Morris
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Skye Hanekom
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AZA1019?
None, but you must take AZA1020 before or alongside it.
What can I take after AZA1019?
AZA1019 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including AZA1020, AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2460, AZA2490 and AZA2495. Those lead on to 11 units in all.
When is AZA1019 offered?
AZA1019 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is AZA1019?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AZA1019 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.