New prescription: In collaboration with any staff member, a student may propose an individual course of study.
| Paper title | Advanced Theoretical Topic |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSYC433 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PSYC 475
- Eligibility
- Note: Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 310. Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence.
- Contact
Dr Damian Scarf (damian.scarf@otago.ac.nz)
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Psychology's website
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Understand the evidence and arguments surrounding a specific issue or area in psychology
- Critically evaluate research on a specific issue or area in psychology
- Engage in direct discussion with their lecturer about research on a specific issue or area in psychology
- Find relevant material from library databases on a specific issue or area in psychology
