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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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PY1101 - Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    This subject provides a general introduction to the theoretical and methodological foundations of psychological science and its applications. Drawing upon contemporary research, the subject will explore the 'how and why' behind mental processes and behaviour. Students will explore these issues in key sub-discipline areas of psychological science such as neurobiology, learning, memory, lifespan development, health, motivation and emotion, and culture. In order to gain a comprehensive appreciation of the content and methodology of psychology as a whole, students are strongly encouraged to also enrol in PY1102.

Learning Outcomes

  • Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of drivers of mental processes and human behaviour in core areas of psychology
  • Describe the key theories of the major sub-disciplines of psychological science, addressed in the subject
  • Critically appraise the scientific methodological process of psychology
  • Reflect upon the ways in which research findings in psychology might be applied to the understanding and solution of human problems in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Critical appraisal/review - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: must attempt and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY1105 WS1007

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
DR Jessica Oliva
Lecturer(s):
DR Praveen Nair
Assoc. Professor Peter Chew
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures
  • 12 Hours - Tutorials
  • 16 Hours - Online activity
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 30 Nov 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Peter Chew
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Peter Chew
DR Jimmy Zhong
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures
  • 12 Hours - Tutorials
  • 16 Hours - Online activity
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
DR Jessica Oliva
Lecturer(s):
DR Jessica Oliva
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 12 Hours - Tutorials