PSY20050 Laboratory Practicals in Psychology I

Academic Year 2024/2025

The purpose of this module is to present a variety of empirical experiences ("laboratory practicals") which are designed to acquaint students with standard laboratory equipment used in psychological research and also to teach them data collection, analysis, interpretation and report-writing skills.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Explain the specific research question(s) which underlie each of the prescribed practicals on the course; Use computers as research tools in psychology (e.g., to present stimuli and experiments); Demonstrate the capacity to analyse and report data gained from a laboratory practical; Write formal scientific reports on the practicals which they have conducted.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

2
Practical

24
Specified Learning Activities

34
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module uses the following teaching and learning strategies: data collection, analysis and interpretation; task-based learning; small group work; critical thinking, reading and writing; reflective learning; lab work/report writing; individualised formative and summative feedback. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Psychology Labs 1 (PSY27050)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance at all lab sessions is compulsory. Component includes participation in class and associated tasks. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Major lab report (max 2,500 words) Week 12 Graded No

50

 No
Report(s): Written components of a research report Week 4 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10

 Yes
Report(s): Written components of a research report Week 7 Graded No

20

 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: Observed ability to complete tasks using survey and experimental software Week 6, Week 7 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students receive formative feedback on their initial submission (Week 4). They receive written summative feedback including the grade for their mid trimester report (approx Week 7). Students will have a one to one session with a demonstrator in advance of the final submission. Written feedback is provided on the final assignment.