Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 (PSYC90097)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Coordinator: Dr Simon Cropper
Contact: enquiry-psych@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Query: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/app/ask
Future students:
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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
512-120, 880-001 & PSYC10003
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessed Tasks
- A written assignment of 2000 words (25%)
- 3 multiple choice answer tests of 40 minutes each (25% each for a total of 75%)
All assessments are due or will take place in the week following the lectures for each section.
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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Monday to Friday, 9am - 1 pm. (may have optional but highly recommended afternoon classes) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 January 2019 to 25 January 2019 Last self-enrol date 10 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 January 2019 Assessment period ends 30 January 2019 Summer Term contact information
Coordinator: Dr Simon Cropper
Contact: enquiry-psych@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Query: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/app/ask
Future students:
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no prescribed texts.
Recommended texts and other resources
Eysenck, M.W. (2009) Fundamentals of Psychology. Hove, Sussex, UK: Psychology Press/Palgrave Macmillan.
Smyth, T.R. (2004) The Principles of Writing in Psychology Basingstoke, Hampshie, UK: Palgrave Macmillan
Ranzijn, R. McConnochie, K. & Nolan W. (2009) Psychology and indigenous Australians: Foundations of cultural competence. Palgrave MacmillanGravetter
F.J. & Wallnau L.B. (2009) Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences (7th ed.). Belmont CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning - Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022