Biological and Learning Psychology

Course aim

To further develop students' understanding of those aspects of the biological sciences which underpin the study of psychology, and to introduce students to principles of learning theory, and applications of these principles to improve welfare and well-being in an ethical manner.

Assessments in this course provide evidence that students have demonstrated achievement of Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Foundational Competency:
1.1: Comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach
1.3: Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats
1.4: Demonstrate and understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology
(Accreditation Standards for Psychology Programs Effective 1 January 2019, Version 2).

Course content

In this course students will further develop their knowledge of the psychology of learning and research design and ethical applications of principles of learning. This course will introduce students to the evolutionary origins of hominids, ethical and legal implications of classification of Great Apes as hominids, and comparative cognition and behaviour. Students will further explore the biological bases of behaviour and how physiological, psychological, and sociocultural or environmental factors are interconnected.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MBPU	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
MBSP	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
MHPU	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
MBAA	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
MBCH	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
DHLD	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
IBHC	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
IBXP	BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A
MBPU	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
MBSP	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
MHPU	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
MBAA	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
MBCH	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
DHLD	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
IBHC	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
IBXP	BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B

The prerequisite restrictions are not applicable to students studying the Conservation Psychology, Sustainability and Well-being minor.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 4 weeks
Practical (Field trips to Adelaide Zoo)	3 hours x 2 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Proposal, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4Y)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.