PY5016 - Investigative Psychology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Available to MPsych or DPsych students or other suitably qualified persons with the permission of the course coordinator.

This subject introduces the student to a broad range of settings and clinical conditions which require specialist knowledge in the field of forensic psychology. The knowledge base will include, but not be restricted to, complex biopsychosocial interactions which result in criminogenic personalities, behaviours and environments.

Learning Outcomes

• assist students to develop an awareness of the ethical issues that arise when working within the sub-discipline of forensic psychology;
• illustrate the links between forensic psychology and other areas of psychology, such as abnormal psychology and social psychology;
• provide a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used by the forensic psychologist whilst working within the various areas of the sub-discipline;
• provide a comprehensive introduction to forensic psychology;
• provide an appreciation of the biopsychosocial interactions which result in criminogenic personalities, behaviours and environments.

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Face to face teaching 03-Aug-2009 to 23-Sep-2009 (Workshop 1 will be 3-5 August & Workshop 2 will be 21-23 September)
Coordinator:	Dr Stephen Moston, Professor Russell Hawkins
Lecturers:	Dr Stephen Moston, Professor Russell Hawkins.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	other exams (20%); assignments (40%); case review (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.