James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

PY1101 - Exploring Psychology 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
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, 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 28-Mar-2013
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%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Agnes Au
    Lecturers: Dr Garry Kidd, Dr David Cottrell, Assoc. Professor Deborah Graham, Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano.
    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 52
      Census Date 18-Jul-2013
      Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
      Lecturers: Dr Denise Dillon, Mr Patrick Lin, Dr Koong Foo, Dr Nicola Lasikiewicz, Dr Daniel Fassnacht, Dr Claire Thompson.
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 12 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 21-Mar-2013
        Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
        Lecturers: Dr Denise Dillon, Mr Patrick Lin, Dr Nicola Lasikiewicz, Dr Daniel Fassnacht.
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 12 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 14-Nov-2013
          Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
          Lecturer: Dr Denise Dillon.
          Contact hours:
          • 24 hours lectures
          • 12 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.