Courses & Units
Forensic Psychology PSY312
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit will provide an introduction to psychology and law. The progression of lecture topics in this unit will roughly follow the course of an investigation and trial of a criminal case, covering issues such as eyewitness memory; false memories; police interviewing techniques; deception detection; and juror decisions. Throughout the unit, the focus will be on how psychological science can (a) help us understand various aspects of the legal system, and (b) help to improve important processes in policing and courtroom trials.
Note: Psychology students are expected to have completed KHA201 – Research Methods 2 or PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology. However, non-psychology students who have not completed KHA201 or PSY211 are welcome to enrol in PSY312. Students will require a very basic understanding of quantitative data to enable them to complete PSY312 (e.g., interpreting simple tables of results). Students will not be expected to conduct any statistical analyses or have an understanding of statistics. Please contact the unit coordinators if you have any inquiries about quantitative requirements for this unit, or if you would like to see some examples of the sort of quantitative tasks that students will be asked to complete.
Summary
| Unit name | Forensic Psychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY312 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Dr Jim Sauer |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | 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 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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).
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090701 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | 993$993.00 | $2,445.00 |
1 Please refer here more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses can be found here
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any College
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA212 or PSY313 or KHA312
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture: 2 hours weekly Practical: 2 hours weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Research Participation, conducted over approx. 3-5 weeks: Weight 10% Assessment Task 2: Essay, 5 (FIVE) APA pages maximum: Weight 30% Assessment Task 3: Presentation, 8 minutes: Weight 10% Assessment Task 4: Examination, 2 hours: Weight 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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