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This course is provided for students with a science background who are interested in careers combining psychology and areas from science and technology, such as aviation science, environmental management, human biology, sports science and computer science. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching and explaining interactions between people and their environment.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete a Core unit set. This will be supported by a supplementary program, comprising of a Major plus Elective units, or a Minor plus Elective units. The Major and Minor need to be from a Science field.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 15 |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 | 15 |
| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | 15 |
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3303 | Research Applications and Ethical Issues | 15 |
| PSY3343 | Abnormal Psychology | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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