Introductory Psychology II

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

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Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Equip yourself with research and analytical skills that are invaluable in many contexts and build a broad foundation in the principles and methods of the science of psychology. Studying this introductory psychology subject, you will explore the concepts, methods and major theories of the discipline, gaining insights to explain different psychological phenomena. A range of core topics in psychology are examined, including cognition and language, intelligence, personality and individual differences, psychological health and wellbeing, psychological disorders, evidence-based interventions, social psychology and cross-cultural psychology. You will also have an opportunity to develop transferrable skills in data analysis, critical evaluation, communication and referencing. Note - PSYC101 and PSYC102 are prerequisites for enrolment in second year psychology units. They may be studied in order, or concurrently in Trimester 3.

Assessment 1 Two (2) Quizzes: 400 words per quiz. Assessment note: Multiple choice, matching exercises and fill-in blanks. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 2 Written Assignment: 1500 words. Assessment note: Topic area is Psychological Health and Wellbeing. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 4-6 Assessment 3 Research Participation Opportunities: 200 words. Relates to Learning Outcome 4 Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Assessment note: Multiple Choice. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Written Assignment - Topic Area is Psychological Health and Wellbeing. (35%)
• Two (2) online quizzes comprising multiple choice, matching exercises and fill-in blanks. Each quiz is worth 10%. (20%)
• Participation in research studies within the discipline (or alternate readings and multiple choice quiz) (5%)
• Multiple choice (40%)

Current study term: 24 Oct 21 to 04 Feb 22

Next study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22