Overview

The first half of this unit covers sensory processes involved in vision, audition and speech perception. Coding mechanisms common to different modalities are emphasised to help students understand general mechanisms of sensory coding and perceptual processing. The second half encompasses the acquisition, organisation, and retrieval of knowledge and aims to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-DE
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Chiara McDowell

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Shamsul Haque
Mr Jake Hoskin

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply the practical and theoretical skills underlying major methods for conducting cognitive and perceptual psychological research

2.

Describe the sensory and perceptual processes specific to vision, audition, and speech perception

3.

Evaluate historical and current theory on basic cognitive processes, such as learning, memory, and attention

4.

Apply cognitive and perceptual psychological research to current problems

5.

Communicate current ideas about perception and cognition to different audiences.

Assessment

1 - Written assignment (2,000 words)
2 - Oral presentation (Group presentation 15-20 mins)
3 - 4 x Lab assignments (4 x 200 words. Total = 800 words)
4 - Examination (MCQs, SAQs, EAQs) (2 hours and 10 mins)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators, tools:
Recommended: webcam and microphone (available with a smartphone)

Availability in areas of study

Psychology
Psychological science