The Office of Joint International Psychology Program
THIRD YEAR
Semester 1 at UQ
PSYCH2010
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHOD II
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of theory & practice of research methodology, data analysis & report writing in psychology. Topics to be covered include design & measurement issues, methods for analyzing psychological data, procedures involved in the reporting of psychological research, & issues concerned with the interpretation of such research. (3 credits)
PSYCH2020
NEUROSCIENCE FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
In the first section of the course we cover how the brain is organized, how it develops, how neurons and neurotransmitters work, and what methods can be used to study the brain. In the second unit, we look at some basic systems in the brain, including systems for memory and learning, for perception, and for movement and motor skills. In the third unit, we look at higher-level systems in the brain involved in emotion, mental illness, language, social cognition, and complex problem-solving. (3 credits)
PSYCH2050
LEARNING AND COGNITION
The learning component will focus on the experimental analysis of behaviour as derived from principles of associative learning. Both streams will emphasize the relevance of basic research for application in areas such as human factors or behavioral therapy. Laboratory sessions will focus on training of skills including gathering, analyzing & presenting information, & in providing feedback. (3 credits)
PSYCxxxx
ELECTIVE COURSE
(3 credits)
Semester 2 at UQ
PSYCH3010
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHOD III
This course builds on aspects of psychological factorial design covered in PSYC2010. It extends one-variable designs to designs involving multiple independent variables. Specifically, in relation to the empirical investigation of psychological issues, it deals with research designs with categorical independent variables (involving both within & between subject variables) & with measured-variable designs involving two or more predictors. (3 credits)
PSYCH3020
MEASUREMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides an introduction to psychometric knowledge which underpins the competent use of psychological tests & which also relates to the conduct of research. Professional & applied issues are also discussed in so far as they relate to problems of measurement. (3 credits)
PSYCxxxx
ELECTIVE COURSE
(3 credits)
PSYCxxxx
ELECTIVE COURSE
(3 credits)