Learning and Cognition (10447.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Psychology | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Describe and apply the basic principles underlying classical and operant conditioning;
2. Explain and apply the basic premise of observational or social learning;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of theory and research related to advanced topics in cognitive psychology; and
4. Apply commonly used learning and behaviour-modification strategies to modify a target behaviour.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11399 Understanding People and Behaviour OR 4309 Psychology 101AND
10444 Foundations of Psychology OR 4310 Psychology 102
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
Completion of both 7123 Cognitive Psychology AND 7127 LearningAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr Tricia Brown |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Tricia Brown |
Required texts
A dedicated unit ebook with all the necessary chapter readings for both Learning and Cognition content will be made available for students to purchase - details will be made available on Canvas. The ebook is compiled from chapters from the following original texts:
Chance, P. & Furlong, E. (2023). Learning and behavior (8th ed.). Cengage.
Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everday experience (5th ed.). Cengage.
The matching chapters from the original texts will be identified and the original texts will be available through the library (see Canvas reading list for links).
Other readings for the unit will be made available via the Canvas reading list.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass this unit, students must attempt all assessment items and achieve an overall mark of at least 50% averaged across all assessment items.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Students are encouraged to attend all lectures and participate in tutorials. When attending and participating in lectures and tutorials, it is expected that students be mindful of others' rights to teach/learn, be respectful of staff and fellow students, and that personal/private conversations be conducted outside the classroom.
Required IT skills
No special IT skills are required for this unit, although it is expected that all students will have basic word-processing skills, be able to perform literature searches using databases, be able to use Canvas, and have basic familiarity with the use of Microsoft Powerpoint. Regular access to Canvas is a requirement for students enrolled in this unit to enable access to announcements, discussion forums and for online submission of assessments.
Completion of the presentation will require ability to: record an individual presentation, use a presentation program (e.g. Microsoft Powerpoint, Keynote etc.) and upload the presentation to Youtube to enable a link submission. Full instructions will be provided on Canvas.
In-unit costs
The ebook for this unit costs $69.95. There is a 10% discount offered by the publisher. Details of how to purchase the ebook wil be provided via Canvas.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
Additional information
Communication with staff is to be via email or through the Canvas discussion forums. Communication with fellow students should be via the Canvas discussion forums. During this unit, you are encouraged to engage in discussion and activities via forums on Canvas. Please be respectful to all participating in the forums by ensuring that you use appropriate forms of communication. Announcements made in lectures, and/or via Canvas, will be deemed to have been received by all students.
Email Communication:
The Unit Convenor receives numerous emails each day. To assist with providing a timely response to all student queries, please consider whether the question can be addressed via Canvas, if the unit convenor is the appropriate person to contact, and if the information has been provided in the unit outline.
