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PSY20050

Academic Year 2023/2024

Laboratory Practicals in Psychology I (PSY20050)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Suzanne Guerin
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Attendance: Attendance and participation: Attendance is compulsory. Component includes participation in class and associated tasks. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 Yes
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment 1 - Written components of a research report Week 4 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 Yes
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment 2 - Written components of a research report Week 7 n/a Graded No
20
 Yes
Lab Report: Major research report (max 2,500 words) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
50
 No

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.

Name Role
Finn Brady Tutor
Assim Kalouaz Tutor
Mr Kervin Soobrayen Tutor
Ms Anjitha Vadakkethala Thomachan Tutor
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