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Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 (PSYC10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 provides an introduction to the psychological concepts, theories and neural mechanisms that explain how we sense, perceive, learn, think and remember. Students are introduced to the research methods used in psychology for answering questions and solving problems related to human behaviour. Students apply their knowledge and skills in a team-based project that addresses a contemporary problem and communicate their findings in a team-based presentation. They learn how to build an evidence-based argument and communicate this in an individual literature review or empirical report.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Describe the core psychological theories, models and empirical findings that underpin knowledge of behavioural neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning and memory, psychological research methods and ethics.
- Critically evaluate psychological theories, models, and research.
- Describe, analyse, and interpret psychological data.
- Apply assessment criteria to evaluate the quality of reasoning and argumentation.
- Collaborate effectively within a team to develop a research proposal to investigate a psychological research question.
- Provide constructive feedback to peers about the quality of reasoning and argumentation.
- Independently write a literature review or research report responding to a psychological question.
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: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
PSYC90097 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
PSYC10006 Mind, Brain, and Behaviour A
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A multiple-choice examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Team-based project (4-5 person team)
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
Individual literature review or report
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 35% |
Research Experience Program (REP) Participate in up to five hours of research activities detailed at https://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/research/research-experience-program with 1% awarded for each hour of participation
| End of the assessment period | 5% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance and contribution to 80% of tutorial and team-based classes. Failure to meet this hurdle without documentation of mitigating circumstances will require completion of additional work to be eligible for a passing grade (e.g., a 500 word essay on topic related to missed class/es) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Meredith McKague Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 one hour lectures (two times a week), and 16.5 hours (11 x 1.5 hours) of practical classes and tutorials. 5 hours of research participation. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 14 March 2025
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 Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Psychology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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: 14 March 2025