Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 1
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in a research laboratory in the School of Psychology. Students will participate in the day to day running of a research laboratory, which may involve attending lab meetings, assisting with conducting research, and conducting literature searches (five hours per week). Enrolment is by permission only. Please consult the list of potential supervisors at prior to seeking the agreement of an academic to supervise you. You must then contact the Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning) indicating which academic has agreed to supervise your research experience and seek permission to enrol.
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain research experience in the School of Psychology. Prior to enrollment, students should develop a supervision agreement with an academic staff member. This agreement should outline:
- The types of activities that the student will undertake. Examples include attending lab meetings, conducting literature searches, and assisting with a research study (i.e., preparation of research materials, data collection, data analyses).
- The content and structure of assessment items. Examples include a research report, annotated bibliography, and an oral presentation at a lab meeting.
A full list of potential supervisors can be found on the School of Psychology Website -ﾠhttps://psychology.uq.edu.au/current-students/research-experience.
Course requirements
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NEUR1020, PSYC1030, PSYC1040, PSYC2010
Course contact
Timetable
Additional timetable information
No formal lectures or tutorials are scheduled for this course. Students are expected to spend 5 hours a week undertaking research activities as arranged with their supervisor.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with practical research experience in psychology.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate practical skills in conducting research
LO2.
Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a research group
LO3.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge in one specialist area of psychology to a research problem
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration | Research Activities | Pass/Fail |
22/07/2024 - 25/10/2024 |
Assessment details
Research Activities
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 25/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Specific research activities will be arranged by each supervisor. Examples include attending lab meetings, conducting literature searches, and assisting with a research study (i.e., preparation of research materials, data collection, data analyses).
Submission guidelines
Assessment submission procedures will be arranged by each supervisor.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required to conduct research in psychology and has completed all participation requirements of the course. |
| F |
Course grade description: Fails to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to conduct research in psychology and/or fails to complete participation requirements of the course. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Psychology Research Experience Students will undertake specified research activities on a weekly basis as advised by their supervisor. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: