Outline

Overview

Psychology 1001 is a general introduction to the main topics and methods of psychology, and is the basis for advanced work as well as being of use to those not proceeding with the subject. Psychology 1001 covers the following areas: science and statistics in psychology; applied psychology; themes in the history of psychology; social psychology; personality theory; human development. This unit is offered in the January Intensive session and also Semester 1.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PSYC1001
Academic unit	Psychology Academic Operations
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Caleb Owens, caleb.owens@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Rebecca Pinkus, rebecca.pinkus@sydney.edu.au
	Caleb Owens, caleb.owens@sydney.edu.au
	Micah Goldwater, micah.goldwater@sydney.edu.au
	Helen Paterson, helen.paterson@sydney.edu.au
	Frans Verstraten, frans.verstraten@sydney.edu.au
	Caroline Fielden, caroline.fielden@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final Exam Proctored canvas quiz assessing lecture content	65%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Placement	Research Participation Sign-up and be a participant in Psychology studies to learn how they work	5%	STUVAC Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 16:00 Closing date: 11 Jun 2021	5 hours
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Tutorial quiz	History tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.62%	Week 03 Due date: 21 Mar 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Mar 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Integrity in Psychology tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.63%	Week 04 Due date: 28 Mar 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 28 Mar 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Research Design tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.62%	Week 07 Due date: 25 Apr 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 25 Apr 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Statistical Reasoning tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.63%	Week 08 Due date: 02 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 02 May 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Assignment	Research Report Written assignment reporting class research using APA format	25%	Week 08 Due date: 28 Apr 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 26 May 2021	1150 words
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Tutorial quiz	Applied Psychology tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.62%	Week 09 Due date: 09 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 09 May 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Developmental tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.63%	Week 10 Due date: 16 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 May 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Personality tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.62%	Week 11 Due date: 23 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 23 May 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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Tutorial quiz	Social Psychology tutorial quiz Canvas quiz based on tutorial content	0.63%	Week 12 Due date: 30 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 30 May 2021	Unlimited attempts while available
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= Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	At HD level, a student demonstrates a flair for the subject as well as a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the unit material. A ‘High Distinction’ reflects exceptional achievement and is awarded to a student who demonstrates the ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding to produce original solutions for novel or highly complex problems and/or comprehensive critical discussions of theoretical concepts
Distinction	75 - 84	At DI level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the unit material. A ‘Distinction’ reflects excellent achievement and is awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding of the subject to produce good solutions for challenging problems and/or a reasonably well-developed critical analysis of theoretical concepts.
Credit	65 - 74	At CR level, a student demonstrates a good command and knowledge of the unit material. A ‘Credit’ reflects solid achievement and is awarded to a student who has a broad general understanding of the unit material and can solve routine problems and/or identify and superficially discuss theoretical concepts.
Pass	50 - 64	At PS level, a student demonstrates proficiency in the unit material. A ‘Pass’ reflects satisfactory achievement and is awarded to a student who has threshold knowledge.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	MON. Introductory lecture. TUE and THU History of Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	MON TUE THU History of Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Introduction to tutorials and the research report study	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	MON History of Psychology TUE THU Science and statistics	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	History of Psychology	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	MON TUE THU Science and Statistics	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Integrity in Psychology	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	MON Science and Statistics TUE THU Forensic Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	The Research Report Topic	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	MON TUE THU Forensic Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 06	The structure of a research report	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	MON Forensic Psychology TUES Research Report THU Developmental Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 07	Research Design	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	MON TUE THU Developmental Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 08	Statistical Reasoning	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	MON TUE Developmental Psychology THU Personality	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 09	Forensic Psychology	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	MON TUE THU Personality	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	Developmental Psychology	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	MON TUE Personality THU Social Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Personality	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	MON TUE THU Social Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 12	Social Psychology	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	MON TUE THU Social Psychology	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 13	Research report feedback, course feedback and exam preparation	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance requirements for this unit of study have been amended. Where online tutorials/workshops/virtual laboratories have been scheduled, students should make every effort to attend and participate at the scheduled time. Penalties will not be applied if technical issues, etc. prevent attendance at a specific online class. In that case, students should discuss the problem with the coordinator, and attend another session, if available.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

No textbook purchase is required for this unit. Lecturers choose textbook chapters from various books and all these chapters are made available to you via the library on Canvas. Refer to lecture and tutorial materials within Canvas to understand the relevance of the readings before you commence reading.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand the diverse areas of psychology taught: history of psychology, applied psychology (forensic), developmental psychology, social psychology, and personality
LO2. understand what binds such diverse pursuits into the single discipline of ‘psychology’ in regard to language, research methods, attitude and approach, and an appreciation of the ethical issues associated with behavioral research
LO3. understand the core research design principles and statistical approaches used throughout of psychology, and the ability to apply them in a critical manner
LO4. understand the APA style used for the presentation of written material, particularly research reports
LO5. appreciate how what is taught in psychology has implications for your wider personal and professional approach and identity.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

As a result of 2020 feedback we have introduced an additional Research Report tutorial which will cover the structure of a research report.

Additional information

Psychology student portal http://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7929

General information about Psychology at the University of Sydney www.sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/

Note importantly that students enrolled in this unit will be sent frequent (computer generated) personalised emails on their progress in the unit. If you become distressed by information or advice regarding your progress in this unit, seek help and support urgently: https://sydney.edu.au/students/counselling-and-mental-health-support.html

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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PSYC1001: Psychology 1001

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect