Curricular information is subject to change.
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 Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 34 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
| Lectures | 2 |
| Practical | 24 |
| Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 |
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 6 | Graded | No | 20 |
Yes |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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 |
| Ms Tara Conlon | Tutor |
| Tobias Constien | Tutor |
| Calina Drakulic | Tutor |
| Anna Falk | Tutor |
| Colette Murphy | Tutor |
| Nyanada Patil | Tutor |
| Alice Renzini | Tutor |
| Ms Anjitha Vadakkethala Thomachan | Tutor |