PN2001 Advanced Principles of Psychology 1

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

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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, Thur 10-1pm, Thur 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 M P Ellis

Dr M P Ellis
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. In this way, and in conjunction with PN2002, it forms a sound 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 PN2001 complements PN2002; together, the two modules involve advanced treatment of the following areas of psychology: 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; no methodological grounding beyond PS1001 and PS1002 will be assumed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS PS1001 AND PASS PS1002 ) OR ( PASS PN1001 AND PASS PN1002 )

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

74

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

Guided independent study hours

226

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • understand the role of the scientific method in the development of the discipline
  • demonstrate an understanding of the processes underpinning perceptual experiences
  • critically evaluate psychology studies and theories
  • demonstrate an ability to apply statistical and research methods across the broader field of Psychology
  • demonstrate the development of essay writing skills