PY2111 - Learning and Behaviour

Credit points:	03
Year:	2015
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the key theories and research in the psychology of learning. It primarily covers classic and contemporary models of learning based on associative principles (classical and instrumental conditioning). It will present practical applications of these basic principles in areas such as drug addiction, mental health and education. It also tracks the historical development of learning theories and presents their major contributions to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to critically think about and discuss classic and contemporary issues and debates in learning and behaviour;
• acquire familiarity and experience with American Psychological Association writing and stylistic conventions;
• familiarise students with current theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of learning and behaviour;
• provide students with the necessary skills to apply learning theory and research methodology to real world problems.

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 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); presentations (5%); assignments (20%); experimental report (25%); mini report (10%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Cottrell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); presentations (5%); assignments (20%); experimental report (25%); mini report (10%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 30-Jul-2015
Coordinator:	Dr David Cottrell
Lecturer:	Dr Bridget McConnell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (30%); assignments (30%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.