PY2112 - Memory and Cognition
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Cognitive Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as attention,
perception, memory, language, and problem solving. The purpose of this subject is
to introduce students to the major topics, research, theories, and debates within
the field, as well as the applications that research within the field have to everyday
life and society. Special attention will be paid to human memory, as it underpins
many mental processes. The tutorials will focus on developing the practical skills
needed to design, conduct, and report research in this field.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of the major topics, research and theories in Cognitive Psychology;
- critically appraise and evaluate classic and contemporary debates in Cognitive Psychology;
- identify the applications that psychological principles within Cognitive Psychology
have to everyday life and society;
- design, conduct and report a piece of research on a Cognitive Psychology topic.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (35%) - Individual
- Group project proposal 5%; group project research poster 20%; group project peer assessment
5% - (30%) - Group.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY2102 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Craig Thorley. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours tutorials
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Craig Thorley. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours tutorials
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 51
|
Census Date 08-Apr-2021 |
Lecturer:
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Dr Lidia Suarez. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours tutorials
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 16 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 53
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Census Date 02-Dec-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours tutorials
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 16 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.