Introduction to Human Behaviour

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 1022
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Course ID
207967
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ayhan Ton
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces students to a range of key concepts common to the fields of psychology and organisational behaviour. Through developing an understanding of existing approaches and perspectives to human behaviour, students will be encouraged to apply this knowledge to enhance their own self-insight. This course includes an introduction to key areas of psychology and organisational behaviour including personality and motivation, decision making and ethics.

Course learning outcomes

  • Employ key concepts of decision making and motivation
  • Apply ethical theories and concepts to problems
  • Outline the link between ethics and decision making in a globalised setting
  • Describe complex factors that influence human decision making and behaviour

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BUSS1078 UO Introduction to Human Behaviour at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUSI1023 UO Introduction to Human Behaviour

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Critical Analysis – 40%
  • Discussion – 60%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61069
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Nov - 3 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
11 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
13 Oct - 20 Oct Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61065
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
15 Oct - 22 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
5 Nov - 5 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 61067
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
12 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
2 Nov - 2 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 60300
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 66
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61068
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 20 Oct Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
3 Nov - 3 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
11 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26073
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
6 May - 13 May Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
27 May - 27 May Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26074
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
5 May - 12 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26075
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Mar - 12 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
3 May - 10 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
24 May - 24 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25324
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 69
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26076
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
5 May - 12 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26077
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
5 May - 12 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour please do not enrol in this course.

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