PSYCHOL 3023 - Perception & Cognition
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 3023 Course Perception & Cognition Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PSYCHOL 2004, PSYCHOL 2005, PSYCHOL 2006 and PSYCHOL 2007 Incompatible PSYCHOL 3018 & PSYCHOL 3019 Assessment Online exercises, written report, written exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Anna Ma-Wyatt
Additional Academic Staff:
Dr Amy Perfors: Ph - +61 8313 5744; Email amy.perfors@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Matthew Dry: Ph - +61 8313 3856; Email matthew.dry@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Carolyn Semmler: Ph +61 8313 4628; Email carolyn.semmler@adelaide.edu.au
School of Psychology Office:
Ph - +61 8313 5693; Email - psychologyoffice@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand of how the brain processes sensory information to create a coherent representation of the environment to allow individuals to perform daily activities
2. Understand the principal research questions and theories in the study of human cognition
3. Apply experimental methods and techniques to address theoretical questions in perception and cognition
4. Apply their knowledge and understanding to relevant real world problems
5. Read and discuss critically journal articles relevant to the principal research questions.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
For additional information regarding required resources please refer to the relevant Program Handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-students/forms-handbooks/Recommended Resources
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
For additional information regarding recommended resources please refer to the relevant Program Handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-students/forms-handbooks/Online Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
• Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
• Submission of summative assessment
• Access to resources such as forms, templates and additional readings
• Self-directed learning activities
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures are supported by summative exercises that test course content and tutorials that extend material covered in lectures. Core curriculum, including the research practical, is taught within a structure that reflects the research strengths of the School of Psychology so that topics covered can be explicitly linked to research conducted within the School.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures: 23 x 1 hour = 23 hours
Tutorials: 4 x 1 hour = 4 hours
Online quiz and preparation: 14 hours
Practical preparation: 40 hours
Poster preparation: 20 hours
Conference attendance: 2 hours
Exam preparation: 50.5 hours
Exam: 2.5 hours
Total=156 hours
Learning Activities Summary
Disclaimer: This program is provisional and subject to change.Week Topic Lecture Week 1 Perception Perception Week 2 Perception Perception Week 3 Perception Perception Week 4 Language Language Week 5 Language Language Week 6 Language Language Week 7 Categorisation Categorisation Week 8 Categorisation Categorisation Week 9 Public Holiday Categorisation Week 10 Metacognition Metacognition Week 11 Metacognition Metacognition Week 12 Metacognition Metacognition Small Group Discovery Experience
Several SGDE sessions will be held during semester. These sessions will be an opportunity for students to interact in small groups with all of the lecturing staff to discuss their topics for their poster presentations at the Perception and Cognition Conference. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Exam consisting of multiple choice questions and short answer questions (150 mins) Summative 50% 1-4 Practical report Summative 20% 2-5 Poster presentation Summative 10% 3 4 quizzes Summative 16% 1-4 Tutorial attendance and participation Summative 4% 1-5 Assessment Related Requirements
For additional information regarding assessment please refer to the relevant Program Handbook at the following link:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-students/forms-handbooks/Assessment Detail
Please refer to the relevant Program Psychology Handbook and the General Handbook for Undergraduate Psychology students (available at the link below) for further details relating to assessment:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-students/forms-handbooks/Submission
Please refer to the General Handbook for Undergraduate Psychology students (available at the link below) for details on submission process/requirements, penalties for late submission, the process of applying for extensions, and the staff “turn-around” timeline on assessments and the provision of feedback and policy relating to re-submission/redemptive work.
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-students/forms-handbooks/Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
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- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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