Course Details
Emotions and Human Nature
Course Code PSYC780
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
Are human beings selfish and competitive by nature or are we naturally caring and cooperative? Are human beings rational? Can we control our emotions? Should we control them? These empirical questions and others relating to human nature will be addressed in the light of scientific theories, current research and debates in the area of emotions. The development in the students of a concept of human nature informed by the latest research in psychology and evolutionary theory will be encouraged.
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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
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  AK3680   Bachelor of Health Science   (BHSc)
360.00
  HV3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology   (BHSc in Psychology)
360.00
  AK1013   Graduate Diploma in Health Science   (GradDipHSc)
120.00
  AK3757   Graduate Certificate in Health Science   (GradCertHSc)
60.00
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
PSYC780/W201  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WF713 
PSYC780/W202  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WF610 
PSYC780/W203  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF610 
PSYC780/W204  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  WF713 
2027, Standard Semester 2
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
PSYC780/W201  A  15-Jul-2027  14-Oct-2027  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WG608 
PSYC780/W202  A  15-Jul-2027  14-Oct-2027  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF713 
PSYC780/W203  A  15-Jul-2027  14-Oct-2027  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF404 
PSYC780/W204  A  15-Jul-2027  14-Oct-2027  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WG608 
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