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Course Description
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Course Name
Practical Psychology 1
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites: PS4021
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Rationale and Purpose of the Module: To introduce students to the range of research methods employed in psychology and to develop students ability to work with quantitative data and SPSS in particular
Syllabus: This practical class introduces the range of methods employed in psychology to students. The value of experiments, observational, survey and interviews and case studies work are considered using illustrative examples. Practical skills in these methods are developed though the use of selected examples. Students are also introduced to important IT skills such as library search skills and SPSS for coding of data via practical work.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.