PSY30110 Laboratory Practicals in Psychology II

Academic Year 2020/2021

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 explore a range of different methodologies in investigating specified research questions. In addition, students will participate in field experiments and will be encouraged to test ideas for their final year research projects under the supervision of a Postgraduate Demonstrator. Finally, they will learn how to develop a research proposal and how to use selected psychological research equipment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Develop an ethical and feasible research proposal; Demonstrate effective research report-writing skills; Think critically about psychological research (especially, published papers in psychology); Apply a range of techniques to the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; Interpret qualitative data and present it appropriately and effectively in report form.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

30
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

63
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: Major lab report (maximum 2,000 words) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

55
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

15
Continuous Assessment: 2 interim assignments - lab report and poster Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

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 feedback orally and in writing on formative and summative components during the module. Written feedback is provided on the final assignment.