PSY30110 Laboratory Practicals in Psychology II

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous module (PSY20050). In particular, it teaches students how to think critically about previous research and to consider the use of a range of different methodologies and equipment in investigating specified research questions. In addition, students will be supported to test ideas for their final year research projects, consider ethical implications and develop a research proposal under the supervision of a postgraduate demonstrator.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Critically reflect on psychological research and their development as researchers; Apply a range of techniques to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data; Develop an ethical and feasible research proposal;

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

28
Specified Learning Activities

37
Autonomous Student Learning

60
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
Co-requisite:
PSY20050 - Psychology Labs 1

Equivalents:
Psychology labs II (PSY37110)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Lab Report: Research proposal (maximum 2,500 words) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50
Continuous Assessment: 2 interim assignments - Research poster and ethics application Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and reflects the participatory nature of the learning that takes place in class. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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 written summative feedback including the grade for their continuous assessments (approx Week 6 and 8). 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.