James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PY5016 - Investigative Psychology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
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


Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Face to face teaching 01-Aug-2011 to 14-Sep-2011 (Two workshops per Study Period, 1-3 August & 12-14 September)
Coordinator: Dr Stephen Moston, pskt
Lecturers: Dr Stephen Moston, pskt.
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.