PREP1005 Introduction to Psychology
First Year Course
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Course Subject | ANU Preparatory Program |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2013, Spring Session, 2013, Summer Session, 2014, First Semester, 2014, Second Semester, 2014, and Spring Session, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
What is intelligence? Are people's experiences more important than their biology in shaping their behaviour? How do we rememeber things? Why do many people hate other races? How does the brain work? What is depression? What does it mean to be rational and how could this be measured? This course will shed light on each of these questions and many others. It will provide a firm foundation for undergraduate study at ANU. |
| Learning Outcomes |
1. To prepare students to undergraduate ANU study 2. To teach students some of the basic theories and methiods in psychology 3. To explain some common behavioural phenomena |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be negotiated with students. Assessment will include an oral presentation and written argument. |
| Workload |
10 hours per week, including face-to-face sessions. |
| Requisite Statement |
None |
| Recommended Courses |
None |
| Prescribed Texts |
TBA |
| Technology Requirements |
Access to internet |
| Programs | ANU Preparatory Program |
| Academic Contact | paul.dowden@anucollege.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.
