Courses & Units
Psychology B KHA112
Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Cradle Coast Delivery – lectures delivered online, and practical classes will take the form of 4 x 4-hour workshops instead of weekly practical classes.
Introduction
This unit provides a further introduction to major areas in psychology and to basic techniques for psychological investigations. Lecture topics include research methods, intelligence, social psychology and cross-cultural psychology. Students are required to undertake additional reading to extend their knowledge in the areas covered by the lecture program.
In practical classes students are introduced to the processes of conducting experiments and writing these up in a style appropriate for the behavioural sciences. Students will be engaged in class-based activities and experiments that highlight some of the key aspects of the topics covered in lectures.
Attendance at practical classes is compulsory.
Summary
| Unit name | Psychology B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KHA112 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Dr Christine Padgett (Semester 2), Dr Andrew Chapman (Semester 1) |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2018 | 23/3/2018 | 16/4/2018 | 3/6/2018 |
| Semester 2 | 16/7/2018 | 10/8/2018 | 3/9/2018 | 21/10/2018 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2018 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2018 will be available from the 1st October 2017.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017: $793.00 | 2017: $2,207.00 | 090701 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
- MEXCL - KHA101, KHA102
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- MEXCL - KHA101, KHA102
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | One 2-hr lecture weekly, twelve 1-hr practical classes, plus twelve self-directed prac exercises (approx. 1 hr each) |
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| Assessment | Online quiz (10%), 1500 word research report (25%), practical test (10%), research participation (5%), final exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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