PN2001 Advanced Principles of Psychology 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 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

Lecture 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 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. 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 PN1001 OR PASS PS1001 ) AND ( PASS PN1002 OR PASS PS1002 )

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.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the comparative approach in human psychology
  • demonstrate an understanding of the processes underpinning perceptual experiences
  • demonstrate an understanding of psychopathological syndromes, how they are diagnosed, explained and treated from a psychological and biological perspective
  • demonstrate an ability to apply statistical and research methods across the broader field of Psychology
  • demonstrate the development of essay writing skills