PS2002 Advanced Principles of Psychology 2

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures: 10.00 am - 11:00 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri; 3-hour practical (one of Wed 2-5pm, Thu 10-1pm, Thu 2-5pm); Tutorials: times to be arranged in School (Weeks 2, 5, 8, 11)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr R H Sprengelmeyer

Dr R H Sprengelmeyer
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module uses PS1001 and PS1002 as the foundation for a more advanced treatment of a number of areas in psychology and extends the range of teaching available in PS2001 to complete the preparation for Honours Psychology. It also provides greater depth of understanding of psychology for those who are taking the module as part of a more general course. Module PS2002 involves advanced treatment of the following areas of psychology, complementing PS2001: the relations between brain and behaviour; cognition; perception; comparative aspects of behaviour; social and health psychology. It also contains a methodology component covering laboratory and field techniques; grounding in the methodological skills of PS2001 will be assumed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PS2001

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 x 1-hour lectures per week, 1 x 3-hour laboratory per week and 4 x 1-hour course-related tutorials per semester.

Scheduled learning hours

81

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

219

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate an understanding of cognitive processes in both typical and atypical individuals
  • demonstrate an understanding of neurotypical brain function
  • demonstrate an understanding of a range of group and social processes
  • demonstrate an ability to apply statistical and research methods across the broader field of Psychology
  • demonstrate the development of essay writing skills