PYB100 Foundation Psychology
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| Unit code: | PYB100 |
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| Antirequisite(s): | PYB012 |
| Equivalent(s): | PYB101, HLB100 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | The Commonwealth supported place student contribution amount for this unit depends upon the course of study. Find out more |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,360 |
| International unit fee | $3,792 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2021, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PYB100 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PYB101,HLB100 |
| Anti-requisite: | PYB012 |
| Coordinator: | Stephanie Tobin | stephanie.tobin@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Psychology is a broad-ranging and multifaceted discipline which encompasses the scientific study of human behaviour, and the systematic application of knowledge gained from psychological research to a broad range of applied issues. The goal of this foundational unit is to introduce you to major subfields and perspectives in psychology, to develop your understanding of the research methods used in psychological research and to develop your critical thinking skills. This unit provides a strong basis for future learning in the discipline. Topics covered in PYB100 will include child and adult development, social psychology, and an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, issues, and theories in the areas of individual differences, learning, psychopathology, health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and cross-cultural psychology
- Apply the basic principles of the scientific method and critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of basic research designs in psychology
- Demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate research reports and other relevant information about topics in psychology
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills, including basic skills in reviewing and critically evaluating psychological research
- Demonstrate critical self-reflection on aspects of interaction with participants in research.
Content
The unit provides an introduction to the science of psychology. Topics include the evolution of the major perspectives in psychology, psychological research, learning, personality and individual differences, social and developmental psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment. The unit will highlight the multidisciplinary nature of psychology in the wider community, including themes of social and ethical responsibility, cultural sensitivity and the importance of critical thinking.
Learning Approaches
The lectures in this unit will introduce you to the theories, concepts, methods, and basic findings important to the discipline of Psychology.
Tutorials begin in Week 2. The tutorial program is an essential component of the unit, with a focus on building your knowledge and skills to help you complete the essay assignment, and will provide a valuable opportunity for discussion, allowing you to work cooperatively and to share ideas and experiences with other students. The unit is supported by a Blackboard site which has weekly postings of power point slides prior to the lecture (in most cases), announcements about the unit, assessment details, and a link to resources from the textbook including quizzes, stories, and videos. Students will also be expected to undertake a research participation experience as part of the unit, and provide a reflection on this experience in the final exam.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in PYB100 comprises an essay and a final examination. The essay, is designed to develop your critical thinking skills, and your ability to apply these skills when understanding and evaluating psychological theory and research. This assessment will be discussed in detail during tutorials as we coach you through learning how to understand and evaluate psychological research.
The other piece of assessment is a final examination held in the formal examination period at the end of semester. It consists of questions drawn from the lectures, tutorials, and recommended readings throughout semester. You will be provided with a series of online quizzes, progressively available throughout the semester, which will give you the chance to test your knowledge and gain feedback in preparation for the final exam.
You are required to submit all written assignments electronically for content matching checks.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
This assessment task is designed to develop skills in distinguishing theory from evidence, evaluating research, and utilising empirical evidence to support a written argument.
Assessment: Examination (Theory)
The final exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. Questions will cover all information in the unit. The short reflective essay will ask you to consider communication to participants and ethical principles related to your research participation during the semester.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2019). Psychology: Fifth Australian and New Zealand Edition. John Wiley and Sons. (Print or Digital version)
Recommended text(s)
For students continuing in psychology we suggest:
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware that some content in this unit may be confronting to certain audiences. Please exercise your own discretion when participating in classroom activities or discussions and, if appropriate, advise teaching staff if you do not wish to participate. The QUT Student Counselling service is also available and free of charge to all QUT students
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2021, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PYB100 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PYB101,HLB100 |
| Anti-requisite: | PYB012 |
| Coordinator: | Stephanie Tobin | stephanie.tobin@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Psychology is a broad-ranging and multifaceted discipline which encompasses the scientific study of human behaviour, and the systematic application of knowledge gained from psychological research to a broad range of applied issues. The goal of this foundational unit is to introduce you to major subfields and perspectives in psychology, to develop your understanding of the research methods used in psychological research and to develop your critical thinking skills. This unit provides a strong basis for future learning in the discipline. Topics covered in PYB100 will include child and adult development, social psychology, and an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, issues, and theories in the areas of individual differences, learning, psychopathology, health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and cross-cultural psychology
- Apply the basic principles of the scientific method and critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of basic research designs in psychology
- Demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate research reports and other relevant information about topics in psychology
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills, including basic skills in reviewing and critically evaluating psychological research
- Demonstrate critical self-reflection on aspects of interaction with participants in research.
Content
The unit provides an introduction to the science of psychology. Topics include the evolution of the major perspectives in psychology, psychological research, learning, personality and individual differences, social and developmental psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment. The unit will highlight the multidisciplinary nature of psychology in the wider community, including themes of social and ethical responsibility, cultural sensitivity and the importance of critical thinking.
Learning Approaches
The lectures in this unit will introduce you to the theories, concepts, methods, and basic findings important to the discipline of Psychology.
Tutorials begin in Week 2. The tutorial program is an essential component of the unit, with a focus on building your knowledge and skills to help you complete the essay assignment, and will provide a valuable opportunity for discussion, allowing you to work cooperatively and to share ideas and experiences with other students. The unit is supported by a Blackboard site which has weekly postings of power point slides prior to the lecture (in most cases), announcements about the unit, assessment details, and a link to resources from the textbook including quizzes, stories, and videos. Students will also be expected to undertake a research participation experience as part of the unit, and provide a reflection on this experience in the final exam.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in PYB100 comprises an essay and a final examination. The essay, is designed to develop your critical thinking skills, and your ability to apply these skills when understanding and evaluating psychological theory and research. This assessment will be discussed in detail during tutorials as we coach you through learning how to understand and evaluate psychological research.
The other piece of assessment is a final examination held in the formal examination period at the end of semester. It consists of questions drawn from the lectures, tutorials, and recommended readings throughout semester. You will be provided with a series of online quizzes, progressively available throughout the semester, which will give you the chance to test your knowledge and gain feedback in preparation for the final exam.
You are required to submit all written assignments electronically for content matching checks.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
This assessment task is designed to develop skills in distinguishing theory from evidence, evaluating research, and utilising empirical evidence to support a written argument.
Assessment: Examination (Theory)
The final exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. Questions will cover all information in the unit. The short reflective essay will ask you to consider communication to participants and ethical principles related to your research participation during the semester.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2019). Psychology: Fifth Australian and New Zealand Edition. John Wiley and Sons. (Print or Digital version)
Recommended text(s)
For students continuing in psychology we suggest:
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware that some content in this unit may be confronting to certain audiences. Please exercise your own discretion when participating in classroom activities or discussions and, if appropriate, advise teaching staff if you do not wish to participate. The QUT Student Counselling service is also available and free of charge to all QUT students
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2021, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PYB100 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PYB101,HLB100 |
| Anti-requisite: | PYB012 |
| Coordinators: | Brooke Andrew | brooke.andrew@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Psychology is a broad-ranging and multifaceted discipline which encompasses the scientific study of human behaviour, and the systematic application of knowledge gained from psychological research to a broad range of applied issues. The goal of this foundational unit is to introduce you to major subfields and perspectives in psychology, to develop your understanding of the research methods used in psychological research and to develop your critical thinking skills. This unit provides a strong basis for future learning in the discipline. Topics covered in PYB100 will include child and adult development, social psychology, and an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, issues, and theories in the areas of individual differences, learning, psychopathology, health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and cross-cultural psychology
- Apply the basic principles of the scientific method and critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of basic research designs in psychology
- Demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate research reports and other relevant information about topics in psychology
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills, including basic skills in reviewing and critically evaluating psychological research
- Demonstrate critical self-reflection on aspects of interaction with participants in research.
Content
The unit provides an introduction to the science of psychology. Topics include the evolution of the major perspectives in psychology, psychological research, learning, personality and individual differences, social and developmental psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment. The unit will highlight the multidisciplinary nature of psychology in the wider community, including themes of social and ethical responsibility, cultural sensitivity and the importance of critical thinking.
Learning Approaches
The lectures in this unit will introduce you to the theories, concepts, methods, and basic findings important to the discipline of Psychology.
Tutorials begin in Week 2. The tutorial program is an essential component of the unit, with a focus on building your knowledge and skills to help you complete the essay assignment, and will provide a valuable opportunity for discussion, allowing you to work cooperatively and to share ideas and experiences with other students. The unit is supported by a Blackboard site which has weekly postings of power point slides prior to the lecture (in most cases), announcements about the unit, assessment details, and a link to resources from the textbook including quizzes, stories, and videos. Students will also be expected to undertake a research participation experience as part of the unit, and provide a reflection on this experience in the final exam.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in PYB100 comprises an essay and a final examination. The essay, is designed to develop your critical thinking skills, and your ability to apply these skills when understanding and evaluating psychological theory and research. This assessment will be discussed in detail during tutorials as we coach you through learning how to understand and evaluate psychological research.
The other piece of assessment is a final examination held in the formal examination period at the end of semester. It consists of questions drawn from the lectures, tutorials, and recommended readings throughout semester. You will be provided with a series of online quizzes, progressively available throughout the semester, which will give you the chance to test your knowledge and gain feedback in preparation for the final exam.
You are required to submit all written assignments electronically for content matching checks.
This is an internally offered unit; students are required to attend examinations in person, on QUT Brisbane campuses.
How your grade will be determined:
You will receive a numerical mark for each individual assessment item in PYB100. Feedback will be provided on the written assignment according to the criteria and standards provided in the rubric. At the end of semester, marks for individual items will be summed to determine your overall percentage.
Your grade will then be determined based on the following grade parameters:
7 – 85 – 100%
6 – 75 – 84%
5 – 65 – 74%
4 – 50 – 64%
3 – 40 -49%
2 – 25 – 39%
1 - <25%
Note that prior to release of marks, the unit coordinator undertakes a moderation process to ensure that criteria and standards have been applied consistently and fairly. From time to time there are errors made in marking (for example, mistakes in adding up or missing sections of a submission). If you find such errors, you should approach the unit coordinator immediately. Actively reading the feedback provided will enhance your learning success.
Final grades are not confirmed until reviewed by the relevant Faculty Assessment Committee and approved by the Executive Dean at the completion of each teaching period.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
This assessment task is designed to develop skills in distinguishing theory from evidence, evaluating research, and utilising empirical evidence to support a written argument.
Assessment: Examination (Theory)
The final exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. Questions will cover all information in the unit. The short reflective essay will ask you to consider communication to participants and ethical principles related to your research participation during the semester.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2019). Psychology: Fifth Australian and New Zealand Edition. John Wiley and Sons. (Print or Digital version)
Recommended text(s)
For students continuing in psychology we suggest:
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware that some content in this unit may be confronting to certain audiences. Please exercise your own discretion when participating in classroom activities or discussions and, if appropriate, advise teaching staff if you do not wish to participate. The QUT Student Counselling service is also available and free of charge to all QUT students