James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

PY1101 - Exploring Psychology 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Discipline of Psychology

A general introduction to the theories, methods, findings and applications of modern scientific psychology. Topics covered include history, methods, the nervous system, memory, cognition, intelligence, motivation and emotion, development, health psychology, personality and psychological disorders. In order to gain a comprehensive appreciation of the content and methodology of psychology as a whole, students are strongly encouraged to enrol also in PY1102.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY1001 and PY1003 and PY1104

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: Dr Peter Raggatt.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); essay/assignment/laboratory reports (35%); research participation (5%) (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 30-Mar-2007
    Coordinator: jc145779
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); essay/assignment/laboratory reports (35%); research participation (5%); (40%).

      JCU Singapore, Block, Study Period 51
      Census Date 30-Mar-2007
      Face to face teaching 05-Mar-2007 to 01-Jun-2007
      Coordinator: Ms Kerry McBain
      Lecturer: jc171489.
      Contact hours:
      • 24 hours lectures
      • 24 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); essay/assignment/lab reports (35%); research participation (5%) (40%).

        JCU Singapore, Block, Study Period 53
        Census Date 14-Dec-2007
        Face to face teaching 05-Nov-2007 to 31-Jan-2008
        Coordinator: Ms Kerry McBain
        Contact hours:
        • 24 hours lectures
        • 24 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); essay/assignment/lab reports (35%); research participation (5%) (40%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.