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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences : Psychology

Undergraduate Course: Human Cognitive Abilities (PSYL10094)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe course will review cognitive ability research and the evidence it provides for theories about the development, structure, and biological basis of human intelligence; discuss this evidence and its implications for educational and occupational policy; and foster critical thinking, independent reading, and ability to integrate theoretical concepts with real-world outcomes and practical applications.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Psychology Methodology 1 (PSYL10034) AND Psychology Methodology 2 (PSYL10035)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting Student Pre-requisites: Degree major in Psychology and passes in Psychology courses at least to the equivalent of Junior Honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser.
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Block 3 (Sem 2)
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 88 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Essay (3000 words) from a pool of three questions and due 4pm, Thursday 26 February 2015
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Evaluate critically and in depth the major theories of the structure of intelligence and its development

Discuss the state of our understanding of the biological basis of human intelligence

Demonstrate understanding of how human abilities impact educational, occupational, and other social outcomes

Discuss how and to what degree these associations and their biological underpinnings could be used to develop better educational programs and to help people find occupations suited to their abilities
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Wendy Johnson
Tel: (0131 6)51 1304
Email: wendy.johnson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Fiona Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 3440
Email: F.Graham@ed.ac.uk
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