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This unit 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 this unit, students apply psychological principles to legal matters. Therefore, students develop an understanding of the primary theoretical perspectives within psychology. Students also develop an understanding of the three stages of the criminal justice system - the investigatory, the evidentiary and the dispositional stages. Students also develop an understanding of how psychological principles can inform our understanding of what occurs in each stage of the criminal justice system.
Unit was previously coded JUS1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit is conducted in both the off-campus and on-campus modes. On-campus students attend a two hour lecture and a one hour tutorial each week. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts relevant in understanding the psychological principles which underpin aspects of police investigations as well as aspects of court procedure and decision making. The lectures also direct students to relevant literature and discuss its application to understanding psychological aspects of the criminal justice system. Industry-relevant guest speakers deliver some content as part of this unit. On-campus tutorials provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail and in doing so, further develop their oral communication skills. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills as well as their teamwork skills. Off-campus students are provided with an electronic version of the internal lecture and weekly tutorials. All information is delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures are used to introduce the central concepts relevant in understanding the psychological principles which underpin aspects of police investigations as well as aspects of court procedure and decision making. The lectures also direct students to relevant literature and discuss its application to understanding psychological aspects of the criminal justice system. Industry-relevant guest speakers deliver some content as part of this unit. Regular online activities delivered via the online modules and the discussion board provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail. Online tutorials using Adobe Connect Pro allow students to develop their oral communication skills. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills as well as their teamwork skills. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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 this unit, students apply psychological principles to legal matters. Therefore, students develop an understanding of the primary theoretical perspectives within psychology. Students also develop an understanding of the three stages of the criminal justice system - the investigatory, the evidentiary and the dispositional stages. Students also develop an understanding of how psychological principles can inform our understanding of what occurs in each stage of the criminal justice system.
Unit was previously coded JUS1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit is conducted in both the off-campus and on-campus modes. On-campus students attend a two hour lecture and a one hour tutorial each week. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts relevant in understanding the psychological principles which underpin aspects of police investigations as well as aspects of court procedure and decision making. The lectures also direct students to relevant literature and discuss its application to understanding psychological aspects of the criminal justice system. Industry-relevant guest speakers deliver some content as part of this unit. On-campus tutorials provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail and in doing so, further develop their oral communication skills. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills as well as their teamwork skills. Off-campus students are provided with an electronic version of the internal lecture and weekly tutorials. All information is delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures are used to introduce the central concepts relevant in understanding the psychological principles which underpin aspects of police investigations as well as aspects of court procedure and decision making. The lectures also direct students to relevant literature and discuss its application to understanding psychological aspects of the criminal justice system. Industry-relevant guest speakers deliver some content as part of this unit. Regular online activities delivered via the online modules and the discussion board provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail. Online tutorials using Adobe Connect Pro allow students to develop their oral communication skills. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills as well as their teamwork skills. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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