Science, Engineering and Technology

KHA454

2012  KHA454  Advanced Topics in Psychology

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA454 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Students will develop an advanced knowledge of particular areas of psychology, relate issues to theory and empirical research, and undertake a critical evaluation of one of the advanced level topics. Various topics will be presented by members of staff in the School of Psychology.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2,000-wordwritten assignment(75%),six on-line quizzes (25%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3-hr seminar/workshop weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Assoc Prof Skilbeck (Coordinator)

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