PSYC3015 Issues in Cognitive Psychology
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Psychology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course build on the basic concepts presented in first and second year cognitive psychology and examines issues of contemporary interest. Topics are likely to include memory, social cognition, language (including developmental dyslexia) face perception (including prosopagnosia, emotion, attractiveness) and executive functioning. |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be arranged in consultation with students, but including an invigilated examination and a research assignment. The examination must be passed in order for an overall pass in the course to be awarded. In 2009, the assessment included an end-of-semester exam (55%), a research assignment (35%), and a class presentation (10%). |
| Workload | Two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratories spread across the semester. |
| Areas of Interest | Psychology |
| Requisite Statement |
PSYC2008 and one of PSYC2001, PSYC2002, PSYC2004, PSYC2007 or permission of the coordinator. |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies |
| Science Group | C |
| Academic Contact | Dr Romina Palermo |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
