PSY1022 Psychology 1B
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY1022 Psychology 1B is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY1022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY1022
5 units list PSY1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: APY1910, ATS1359, ATS1840, AZA1020, PSS1711, PSS1712.
Overview
This unit will introduce students to the scientific discipline of psychology and provide a foundation of understanding in several key topic areas.
Specifically, we will cover topics such as personality, motivation, emotion, sensation and perception and social psychology. Students will also examine how psychologists acquire further knowledge and test their understanding of the way in which individuals think, feel, and behave. This will involve an introduction to research methodology (e.g., research design, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics).
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | De online |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- 12 x online quizzes10%
- Research proposal plan (950 words) (Part A)20%
- Research proposal (2,000 words) (Part B)35%
- Examination (90 minutes)35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe key concepts underlying core psychology topics, including: personality, motivation, emotion, sensation and perception, and social psychology;
- 2
Describe the key concepts underlying the research process, research methods and design;
- 3
Apply psychological research methods and the principles required to evaluate data;
- 4
Summarise key aspects of scientific journal articles on a chosen topic and prepare a written document on reported findings.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
1 x 2 hour eWorkbook per week
1 x 2 hour Masterclass workshop per week
1 x 2 hour tutorials per week for 8 weeks
Plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week
Students will have access to online eWorkbooks delivering core content. eWorkbooks, equivalent to lectures in other units, contain embedded videos, as well as narrative and interactive activities.
Students attend either online or on-campus tutorial classes, together with optional, recommended Masterclass workshops.
Masterclasses comprise both in-class exercises and a presentation which expands on topics covered in workbooks, to provide greater insight and highlight current research in the field. Attendance at Masterclass workshops is not compulsory. Flexible mode students may elect to participate in Masterclass workshops via live streaming.
Students are able to attend either physical tutorials on-campus, or online tutorials (i.e., virtual classes in real-time), each week.
These interactive tutorials provide students with an opportunity to apply and explore concepts in an active, engaging manner, whilst at the same time developing practical skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. Tutorial classes are available during the day or in the evening and, whilst not compulsory, are highly recommended.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY1022 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Swati Mujumdar
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Christopher Siva
- Associate Professor Alexandre Schaefer
- Dr Adrian Willoughby
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY1022?
PSY1022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY1022?
PSY1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including PSY2042, PSY2061, PSY2071, PSY3120 and PSY3190.
When is PSY1022 offered?
In 2020, PSY1022 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY1022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY1022?
PSY1022 is part of Behavioural commerce, Behavioural studies and Psychology.