James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

PY2110 - Forensic Psychology

[Offered in odd-numbered years in Townsville, Cairns. ]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

Forensic psychology explores emotional and behavioural issues that relate to the law and legal systems. Psychological knowledge is applied to the understanding of crime and criminal justice. This subject examines the role a forensic psychologist plays in the provision of advice to personnel within the justice system; the diagnosis and treatment of incarcerated and probationed offenders and techniques used to screen and evaluate personnel in the law enforcement and judicial systems. Germane topics in abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, personality and developmental psychology, psychometric testing and social psychology are dealt with insofar as they inform the tasks of psychologists in forensic settings.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:(PY1001 OR PY1101) OR (PY1002 OR PY 1102)

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 11-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Professor Russell Hawkins
Lecturer: Dr Joanna Barlas.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).
    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.