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Cognition and Human Performance

Unit Code: LSY200




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 hours over the teaching period (normally 3 hours per week)

Lilydale

 LSQ300 Design and Measurement 3

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points


Related Course/s:

Effective 2010
This is a prescribed unit of study in the Social Science Major/s. It may also be undertaken as a unit of study in any other Swinburne degree program, subject to the prerequisite and degree requirements.

Aims & Objectives:

The aim is to provide up-to-date coverage of recent theoretical and methodological advancements in cognitive psychology.

Teaching Methods:

Units will be taught in a variety of modes including face to face, online, distance and blended modes. Delivery of this unit may be through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, seminars and online.

Assessment:

Assignments (40 – 60%)
Examination (35 – 45%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

This unit will provide discipline-based knowledge and professional capabilities and experiences contributing to students progress in attaining generic skills such as:
• Analysis and problem solving skills
Research skills
Computer skills
Data analysis
• Communication skills
• Report writing
• Ability to work independently

Content:

This unit of study examines theories of cognitive functioning and processes, including perception, attention, memory, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and aspects of learning. Some contemporary issues and theoretical applications will also be considered

Textbooks:

Eysenck, M. (2006). Fundamentals of Cognition. Hove: Psychology Press