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PN2001   Advanced Principles of Psychology 1

Academic year(s): 2024-2025

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 1

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 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-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PN1001 and pass PN1002

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.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%


Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr R H Sprengelmeyer
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email rhs3@st-andrews.ac.uk

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