PSYC207-13S2 (C) Semester Two 2013

Developmental Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 8 July 2013
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2013
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 21 July 2013
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 6 October 2013

Description

This course will examine human development from conception to late adolescence, and will cover neuropsychological, cognitive, biological, behavioural and socio-emotional development. Emphasis will be given to major theoretical influences that have shaped current thinking about child and adolescent development, as well as research methods and techniques that are used to study development. Key developmental issues will be considered in relation to both typical and atypical patterns of development.

Course content will draw on New Zealand and international research, as well as video, laboratory, internet and other resources.

PSYC207 is recommended preparation for PSYC335 Abnormal Psychology and PSYC459 Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology and also for the postgraduate Clinical Psychology Programme.

Learning Outcomes

  • Assist students to develop a broad understanding of the major theoretical influences that have influenced contemporary thinking about child and adolescent development.
  • Develop an appreciation of the research process when working with children and adolescents, and begin to develop skills in the critical evaluation of developmental research.
  • Help students understand the multidimensional and time-dynamic nature of development, as well as the important role that both biological and environmental factors play in shaping development, contributing to risk and resilience.
  • Introduce students to a broad range of developmental concepts and issues that will provide them with a sound foundation for advanced study in the areas of developmental and/or child clinical psychology.

Prerequisites

PSYC104, or
PSYC105 and PSYC106

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jacki Henderson

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Laboratory Assessment 20%
Research Report 02 Sep 2013 30%
Test 15 Aug 2013 20%
Final Exam 30%

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Laura E. Berk; Child Development ; 9th Ed; Pearson Education, 2013.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $719.00

International fee $3,325.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Psychology .

All PSYC207 Occurrences

  • PSYC207-13S2 (C) Semester Two 2013
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