PY2112 - Memory and Cognition

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the key theories and research in the psychology of memory and cognition. It covers classic and contemporary viewpoints on how information from the environment is noticed, stored, processed and retrieved. It also tracks the historical development of cognitive psychology and presents its major contributions to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to critically think about and discuss classic and contemporary issues and debates in memory and cognition;
• acquire familiarity and experience with American Psychological Association writing and stylistic conventions;
• acquire the necessary skills to apply cognitive theories and research methodology to real world problems;
• become familiar with current theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of memory and cognition.

Assumed Knowledge:	To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:	PY1101 OR PY1102
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PY2102

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect:	Dr Larry Fiddick.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials - 12 hours tutorials 12 hours practicals - 12 hours practicals
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); assignments (50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Dr David Cottrell
Lecturer:	Dr Agnes Au.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours tutorials
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); assignments (50%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 22-Jul-2010
Coordinator:	Dr David Cottrell
Lecturer:	Ms Denise Dillon.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials - 12 hours tutorials 12 hours practicals - 12 hours practicals
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); assignments (50%).

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.