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PS2002   Advanced Principles of Psychology 2

Academic year(s): 2023-2024

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Lectures: 10.00 am - 11:00 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri; 3-hour practical (one of Wed 2-5pm, Thu 10-1pm, Thu 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 and extends the range of teaching available in PS2001 to complete the 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 PS2002 involves advanced treatment of the following areas of psychology, complementing PS2001: 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; grounding in the methodological skills of PS2001 will be assumed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS2001

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.

Scheduled learning hours: 81

Guided independent study hours: 219

Assessment pattern

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

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
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 of cognitive processes in both typical and atypical individuals
  • demonstrate an understanding of neurotypical brain function
  • demonstrate an understanding of a range of group and social processes
  • demonstrate an ability to apply statistical and research methods across the broader field of Psychology
  • demonstrate the development of essay writing skills