PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Psychology (PSYCH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject, along with Foundations of Psychology 2, provides a thorough introduction to psychology. Foundations 1 subject includes philosophical, historical, theoretical and methodological backgrounds to psychology as well as a range of content areas. For each topic, fundamental principles, theories, methods and research findings are studied. Students are also given practical experience in writing in psychology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
· be able to demonstrate familiarity with the nature of psychology as a discipline and a profession
· be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of psychological theories
· be able to explain the major theories of psychology
· be able to analyse contemporary issues from a psychological perspective
· be able to describe the procedures of psychological scientific inquiry
· be able to apply a range of psychological theories, principles, and research findings to various situations
· be able to demonstrate and understanding of the structure of a scientific psychological report and academic essay
· be able to demonstrate an understanding of individual and cultural differences
· be able to identify ethical issues in research and practice
· be able to explain the social and cultural influences in the development of psychological theories and practice
· be able to critically reflect on the research process.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and methodological backgrounds to psychology
- biological bases to behaviour
- sensation and perception
- varieties of consciousness
- learning
- human memory
- language and thought
- intelligence and psychological testing
- basic research methods
- presentation of written material in APS style
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.