PSYCHOL 3026 - Learning and Behaviour
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 3026 Course Learning and Behaviour Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II Psychology which must include PSYCHOL 2004 Assessment Practical report, online quiz, tutorial attendance, written exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Irina Baetu
Course Coordinator:
Dr Irina Baetu: Ph - +61 8 8313 6102; Email - irina.baetu@adelaide.edu.au
School of Psychology Office:
Ph - +61 8313 5693; Email - psychologyoffice@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Be able to comprehend and apply the principles of associative and operant learning theories.
2. Be able to understand the logic behind experimental designs and how they test various theories.
3. Be able to apply learning principles to applied contexts, including clinical applications.
4. Be able to communicate experimental results in a written report in a concise and clear manner.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3-4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3-4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3-4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Bouton, M. E. (2007 or 2016). Learning and Behavior: A Contemporary Synthesis. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Mazur, J.E. (2012). Learning and behavior, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Barr Smith Library – Psychology on the Web
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
Online Learning
MyUni
Students are required to access MyUni regularly. In addition to containing course materials, important notices and information regarding the course will also be placed on MyUni. MyUni also contains Discussion Boards, and students are encouraged to use these to discuss aspects of the course or any concerns they have.
Student email
MyUni also allows staff and other students to send emails to student addresses. It is important that students check their student email regularly.
This course may also use MyUni for one or more of the following:
• Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
• Submission of summative assessment
• Access to lecture recordings
• Access to tutorial materials
• Additional readings
• Self-directed learning activities
• Exam preparation materials
Link to MyUni: -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered through the following means:
Internal only:
2 Lectures of 1 hour duration each week for a 12-week semester
6 Tutorials
2 online quizes
1 Practical report
1 Final exam
The course will not be available externally, although lecture notes can be accessed remotely for students who cannot attend every lecture. Lecture attendance will be expected for successful completion of the course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures: 24 x 1 hour = 24 hours
Tutorials: 6 x 1 hour = 6 hours
Online quiz and preparation: 20 hours
Practical preparation: 50 hours
Exam preparation: 53.5 hours
Exam: 2.5 hours
Total: 156 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Week Topics Week 1 Introduction
Hull-Spence modelWeek 2 Rescola-Wagner Model
Learning and the brainWeek 3 Public Holiday
Attention theoriesWeek 4 Occasion setting
Practical briefingWeek 5 Innate behaviour 1
Innate behaviour 2Week 6 Thorndike to Skinner 1
Thorndike to Skinner 2Week 7 Causal reasoning 1
Practical write upWeek 8 Causal reasoning 2
Avoidance and punishmentWeek 9 Learned helplessness
Practical consultingWeek 10 Animal training 1
Animal training 2Week 11 Clinical applications 1
Clinical applications 2Week 12 Clinical applications 3
Exam revision
Disclaimer: This program is provisional and subject to change. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Tutorial attendance Summative 6% 3,4 2 Online quizzes Summative 24% 1 Full practical report Summative 35% 2,4 Final exam Summative 35% 1-3
Assessment Detail
Tutorial attendance
Students are required to attend tutorials. The tutors will record attendance.
Online quiz
A short assessment exercise will occur at the approximate midpoint of the course. This will take the form of an online quiz on MyUni for which students will receive feedback.
Practical report
The practical report will be briefed before the mid semester break. Students will have sufficient time to comprehend the experimental design and the results, and write the report.
Final exam
The examination will assess all of the course material covered in the lectures, but students will have an opportunity to select questions from a choice of options so that they can focus on their strengths and areas of interest. The examination will be 2.5 hours, and include multiple-choice questions, short answers and essays. The examination will occur in the usual University examination period.
Submission
Submission dates for all assessment tasks will be posted on MyUni. The online quiz will be completed online on MyUni. The practical report will be submitted electronically via MyUni.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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