Course Details
Introduction to Psychology A
Course Code PSYC580
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
Introduces the student to the methods and concepts of psychology. The strengths and limitations of the various perspectives that have been developed to explain human behaviour will be critically examined using relevant experiments and studies. The course content is designed to illuminate the complementary nature of psychological models and the workings of the scientific method.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc)
510.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  AK3757   Graduate Certificate in Health Science   (GradCertHSc)
60.00
  AK1013   Graduate Diploma in Health Science   (GradDipHSc)
120.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  AK3680   Bachelor of Health Science   (BHSc)
360.00
  HC3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management   (BHSc in Case Management)
360.00
  HT3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Public and Environmental Health   (BHSc in Public and Environment)
360.00
  HV3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology   (BHSc in Psychology)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
PSYC580/W101  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    02-Mar-2026  20-Apr-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF203 
    27-Apr-2026  25-May-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF714 
PSYC580/W102  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    02-Mar-2026  20-Apr-2026  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF203 
    27-Apr-2026  25-May-2026  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF414 
PSYC580/W103  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    02-Mar-2026  20-Apr-2026  MON  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF704 
    27-Apr-2026  25-May-2026  MON  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF414 
PSYC580/W104  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    05-Mar-2026  23-Apr-2026  THU  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF203 
    30-Apr-2026  28-May-2026  THU  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF414 
PSYC580/W105  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    03-Mar-2026  21-Apr-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF203 
    28-Apr-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF714 
PSYC580/W106  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    04-Mar-2026  22-Apr-2026  WED  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF203 
    29-Apr-2026  27-May-2026  WED  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF411 
PSYC580/W107  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    03-Mar-2026  21-Apr-2026  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF203 
    28-Apr-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF713 
PSYC580/W108  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    05-Mar-2026  23-Apr-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF203 
    30-Apr-2026  28-May-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF714 
PSYC580/W150  A  27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    03-Mar-2026  21-Apr-2026  TUE  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WF203 
    28-Apr-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WF713 
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