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Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 (PSYC10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Christopher J. Groot
Overview
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Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 provides an introduction to how we uniquely sense and perceive our world to construct our own internal psychological experience. The subject explores how we learn, think, remember, and operate within our constructed worlds; and explains the neural mechanisms that underpin psychological processes and experiences.
The subject is designed to raise significant questions, prompting students to think about their own individual experiences and the experience of others. Students are introduced to the tools used in psychology to find answers to these questions. A common research-centred framework is adopted, and the methodological and statistical tools that support this framework are introduced and developed as an integral part of the subject.
The subject comprises 4 topic areas: Behavioural Neuroscience; Sensation and Perception; Learning and Cognition; and Psychological Research Methods.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate a broad understanding of:
- The fundamental principles of behavioural neuroscience, including the structure and function of the nervous system;
- The mechanisms underpinning human sensation and perception;
- Cognitive processes of learning and memory;
- Psychological research methods;
- Psychologically informed approaches to maintaining wellbeing and mental health in the context of tertiary study.
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate skills in:
- Psychological research methods, including research design, data analysis, and operation of SPSS – a statistical software package for social sciences;
- Argument formation and logical reasoning in relation to psychological theories;
- The critical evaluation of psychological literature;
- Research project proposal writing;
- Maintenance of wellbeing in the context of tertiary study.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills to:
- Critically evaluate psychological literature and utilise research design and data analysis skills to communicate the outcomes of a psychological investigation.
Generic skills
On completion of Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 students should be able to:
- Give and receive constructive feedback;
- Work effectively in teams;
- Promote and maintain the wellbeing of self and others;
- Apply research and analytical skills to investigate and evaluate new issues.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required for this subject
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
512-120 Introductory Experimental Psychology 1, 512-125 Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 & 880001 Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
A three-hour multiple-choice examination (end of semester examination period) (55% of total mark).
Written assignments of no more than 2000 words in total (40% of total mark) comprising:
Assignment 1: a 500-word assignment corresponding to the psychological research methods component of the subject, due in Week 4 (10% of total subject mark);
Assignment 2: a 1500-word assignment corresponding to the sensation and perception component of the subject. Due before week 10 (30% of total subject mark).
Participation in up to five hours of research activities as detailed at https://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/research/research-experience-program with 1% awarded for each hour of participation (by the end of week 12) (5%).
Hurdle Requirements
Each piece of assessment must be submitted.
Attendance of at least 80% of laboratory classes.
In case of failure to meet the attendance requirement, additional work related to the missed class activities (e.g., short 500 word essay on missed topic) will be required before a passing grade can be awarded.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chris Groot Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 one hour lectures (three times a week), and 24 hours (12 x 2 hours) of practical classes and tutorials. 5 hours of research participation. Total time commitment 172 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Christopher J. Groot
Time commitment details
172 hours
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no prescribed texts for this subject.
Recommended texts and other resources
Eysenck, M.W. (2009) Fundamentals of Psychology. Hove, Sussex, UK: Psychology Press/Palgrave Macmillan
Ranzijn, R., McConnochie, K. & Nolan W. (2009) Psychology and indigenous Australians: Foundations of cultural competence. Palgrave Macmillan
Smyth, T.R. (2004) The Principles of Writing in Psychology Basingstoke, Hampshie, UK: Palgrave Macmillan
Gravetter, F.J. & Wallnau L.B. (2009) Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences (7th ed.). Belmont CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
Gravetter, F.J. & Forzano, L-A.B. (2010) Research Methods for the Behavioural Sciences (custom publication of the complete book). Belmont CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Psychology Major Psychology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Psychology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 15 February 2024