PSY1020 Foundation Psychology B (FOSCI)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Psychology) Band 1

Synopsis

This course, in combination with PSY1010 (Foundation Psychology A), is designed to provide students with an overall perspective of the scope, nature and methods involved in psychology. The major concepts examined in this course (End of semester Exam) include research methods, biological perspectives, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, thought and language, motivation and emotion, and intelligence. Students will also be introduced to writing a practical report introduction (Assignment 1) in the style specified by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students will also participate in psychological research for course credit (Assignment 2).