Cognition and Human Performance
Duration
- 1 Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 24 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
Hawthorn HOL Study Period 3 | |
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Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
2. Evaluate the major theoretical and biological underpinnings of human perception, attention, memory, reasoning, language, and learning;
3. Compare and contrast the different methodologies used in contemporary cognitive psychology, including neuroscience and cognitive science approaches;
4. Apply theories and principles of cognitive psychology to situations that arise in everyday life;
5. Critically evaluate contemporary research articles published by leading cognitive psychologists;
6. Analyse and present findings from cognitive research in an appropriate manner.
Courses with unit
BA-PSY Bachelor of Psychological SciencesBA-PSY1 Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (OUA)
BA-PSYS Bachelor of Psychology Sciences (SOL)
BA-HSC1 Bachelor of Health Science
BA-HSCPROF Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) *
BB-HSCBUS Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business *
BA-SSCPSY2S Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
BA-SSPSY6 Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
BA-BEHP Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Learning and Teaching Structure
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
Hawthorn On-Campus
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Seminar |
2 |
12 |
24 |
Online Contact Online Class | 1 |
12 |
12 |
Specified Learning Activities Discussion boards Textbook and assigned readings |
3 |
12 |
36 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study, Assignment preparation Revision |
6.5 |
12 |
78 |
TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Hawthorn Online & OUA
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact | N/A |
|
|
Online Contact Tutorial sessions (Blackboard Collaborate) |
1 |
13 |
13 |
Specified Learning Activities Discussion boards Textbook and assigned readings |
Approx 5 |
12 |
60 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assignment preparation Revision |
Recommended |
|
77 |
TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Swinburne Online (SOL)
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact | N/A |
|
|
Online Contact Collaborate sessions |
1 | 4 sessions across the 12 weeks |
4 |
Specified Learning Activities Interactive DB activities Online eLA-student interactions Readings |
8 |
12 |
96 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study |
Recommended |
|
50 |
TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Practical exercises (up to 12) | Individual | 12% | 4, 5, 6 |
Report | Individual | 48% | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
Examination | Individual | 40% | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 25% | 4, 5, 6 |
Assignment 2 | Individual | 40% | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
Assignment 3 | Individual | 35% | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
Content
• Perception
• Attention
• Memory
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Language
• Learning
Study resources
- Text books.