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PSYC104 Introduction to

Psychology I

2013

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Im studying Psychology

No, I cant read your mind!

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What is Psychology?

The scientific study of how people think, feel and behaveBoth a science and a profession

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Fields within Psychology examples:

CognitiveDevelopmentalLearningPhysiologicalComparativeSocialPersonality

Cross-cultural

PerceptionPsychopathologyHealthEducationalClinicalOrganisationalNeuropsychology

Forensic

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What can I do with a degree in Psychology?

Cognitive

Developmental

Neuroscience

Social

Perception

Personality

Applied

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So what will PSYC104 cover?

The history of psychologyLearningMotivationPersonalityBiological basesPsychological problems

Research Design in a separate iLearn-only strand

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Teaching staff

Course convenor:Dr Naomi Sweller

Room: C3A 512, phone 9850 8084

Consultation hours: Monday 1 4pm

Senior tutor:Mr Babucarr Sowe

Email contacts for Naomi and Babucarr:For general course matters: psyc104@mq.edu.au

For confidential matters: naomi.sweller@mq.edu.au

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Faculty of Human Sciences

Student Services Centre (FHSSSC)

Level 3 (ground floor) C3A; 9850 9898The psychology staff at the FHSSSC deal with many

administrative matters including:Extension requests

Special consideration requests

Supplementary exam requests

Academic advising

Applications/queries via http://ask.mq.edu.au/

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Class structure

There are 3 hours of lectures each week a 2 hour face to face orrecorded lecture and a 1 hour recorded onlyResearch DesignlectureA tutorial each week starting Week 2, between 1 2 hours long

Tutorials and practicals are the same thing!

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Assessment structure

Essay 25%Group presentation 10%Research participation 5%

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Research Design Quizzes 5%

10 quizzes = 0.5% each

Research Design Assignment 5%Final exam (multiple choice) 50%

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PSYC104 website

PSYC104 website accessed through iLearn:https://ilearn.mq.edu.auGo here for all materials:

Tutorial schedule

Lecture slides and Research Design lecture recordings

Link to online textbook resources

Assignment and quiz submission

Also use for discussion forums and unit announcements

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PSYC104 iLearn forum types

General Discussion forumUse for discussion amongst yourselves. Not necessarilymoderated by Naomi or Babucarr

Dialogue: Communication with teacherOne-to-one communication with Naomi and Babucarr (similar

function to psyc104@mq.edu.au)

Important Questions Q&A forumFor questions about the course. Questions will be moderatedby Naomi or Babucarr

mailto:psy104@mq.edu.aumailto:psy104@mq.edu.au

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PSYC104 iLearn forum types

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PSYC104 lecture recordings

Echo recordings of all lecturesAvailable on iLearnClick on the echo block on the right hand side of the screen

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Submitting written assignments

Turnitin software accessed through iLearn

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Attendance at tutorials

Attendance is compulsory!Please attend the class you are enrolled in.

Can attend an alternate class on max 3 occasions

Do the readings before each class, available on iLearn

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PAL Peer Assisted Learning

Sessions run by previous years students who did exceptionallywell in the courseFree!Times and locations to be advisedStarts Week 3PAL leaders can help you with:

Weekly content

Assignments

Exam preparation