James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

PY1101 - Exploring Psychology 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
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 PY1003 PY1104 PY1105

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
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 27-Mar-2009
    Coordinator: Dr Agnes Au
    Lecturers: Dr David Cottrell, Assoc. Professor Deborah Graham, Dr Marie Caltabiano.
    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, Internal, Study Period 52
      Census Date 24-Jul-2009
      Coordinator: Dr Agnes Au
      Lecturers: Dr Koong Foo, jc215397.
      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, Internal, Study Period 53
        Census Date 20-Nov-2009
        Coordinator: Dr Agnes Au
        Lecturer: Dr Koong Foo.
        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, Internal, Study Period 51
          Census Date 27-Mar-2009
          Coordinator: Dr Agnes Au
          Lecturers: Dr Adrian Tang, Dr Koong Foo.
          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.