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PS1014: EXPLORATIONS IN MIND (2020-2021)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2020 17:35


Course Overview

Explorations in Mind explores a range of exciting and engaging research issues within psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. In this course students will be introduced to a diverse range of contemporary psychological research.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Full Year Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Jason Bohan
  • Dr Jacqui Hutchison

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Explorations in Mind explores a range of exciting and engaging research issues within psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour is a diverse and fascinating subject with many real-world applications. Students will receive a short online pre-recorded lecture, will be directed to follow-up reading and videos to learn more about the subjects, and their understanding tested via short multiple choice tests on each topic.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 Feedback Weeks

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11 Weekly MCQ tests associated with each lecture

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualApplyTo understand how psychological research applies to real world situations
ConceptualEvaluateTo be able to critically evaluate a range of contemporary psychological research topics
FactualUnderstandDemonstrate a good understanding of a range of contemporary research areas in which psychology has made important contributions.
FactualUnderstandTo be able to summarise and explain a range of specialist research areas in contemporary psychology

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualApplyTo understand how psychological research applies to real world situations
ConceptualEvaluateTo be able to critically evaluate a range of contemporary psychological research topics
FactualUnderstandDemonstrate a good understanding of a range of contemporary research areas in which psychology has made important contributions.
FactualUnderstandTo be able to summarise and explain a range of specialist research areas in contemporary psychology

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandDemonstrate a good understanding of a range of contemporary research areas in which psychology has made important contributions.
ConceptualEvaluateTo be able to critically evaluate a range of contemporary psychological research topics
ConceptualApplyTo understand how psychological research applies to real world situations
FactualUnderstandTo be able to summarise and explain a range of specialist research areas in contemporary psychology

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