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Overview

In this subject you will discover how your brain works in creating your behaviour, how your brain and behaviour change across the lifespan, how, why and in what way you are different from other people. You will learn about how you sense the world and how you process and understand … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Psychology and Public Health

Subject coordinator

Matthew Hale

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply an understanding of the biological and cognitive basis of psychological science and demonstrate awareness of the basic processes underpinning these perspectives.
2.
Identify appropriate information sources and prepare a logical and well supported argument based upon the current research literature.
3.
Interpret evidence to prepare and present a persuasive argument in a team.
4.
Apply ethical guidelines governing appropriate academic conduct.

Learning activities

Formative: Tutorial class exercises, online activities, oral group presentation. Summative: Essay, examination.

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