James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PY1102 - Exploring Psychology 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

A general introduction to the theories, methods, findings and applications of modern scientific psychology. Topics covered include history, methods, genetics, evolution, learning, sensation, perception, group processes, social cognition and consciousness. 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 PY1101.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY1002 and PY1003 and PY1104

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
Lecturers: Dr Michele Surbey, Dr David Mitchell, Dr Peter Raggatt.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (5%); practical report (30%); tutorial participation (5%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coord/Lect: Dr Agnes Au.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 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 51
      Census Date 24-Mar-2011
      Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 12 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 53
        Census Date 17-Nov-2011
        Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
        Lecturers: Ms Smita Singh, Ms Lidia Suarez.
        Contact hours:
        • 24 hours lectures
        • 16 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 21-Jul-2011
          Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
          Lecturers: Ms Smita Singh, Ms Lidia Suarez.
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 12 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); essay/assignment/laboratory 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.