An introductory study of the biological bases of behaviour and development, neuropsychology, perception, and learning.
Psychology provides answers to questions like "Why do we do the things that we do?" or "Why do we think about the world this way?"
PSYC 111 and PSYC 112 are essential for students intending to pursue a career in psychology, and they also complement studies in wide range of areas (e.g. neuroscience, health sciences, education, law, social work, sociology, anthropology, management, marketing, history).
| Paper title | Brain and Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSYC111 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Eligibility
- All enrolled students are eligible for PSYC 111.
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Psychology's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinators: Dr Brent Alsop
Associate Professor Jackie Hunter
Dr Ryan Ward
Lecturers: Professor David Bilkey
Professor Mike Colombo
Dr Brent Alsop
Professor Ted Ruffman
Teaching Fellow: Dr Celia Lie- Paper Structure
- The paper covers four main themes:
- Biological basis of behaviour and development
- Neuropsychology
- Perception
- Learning
- In-class worksheets and experimental participation 7%
- Two laboratory reports 10% and 13%
- Test 10%
- Final examination 60%
- Teaching Arrangements
Three 50-minute lectures each week - 36 lectures in total.
A 2-hour laboratory each week for 10 weeks.
- Textbooks
Required:
- Passer, M.W., & Smith, R.E. (2018). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour (3e). McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd.
- Laboratory Manual for Psychology 111/112 (supplied by department).
Recommended:
- Findlay, B. and Kaufman, L. (2018). How to write psychology research reports and essays (8th ed.). French Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate understanding of the basic biological processes that underpin our behaviour and understanding of how scientific methods and research contribute to the study of psychology.
