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Core Module Information
Module title: Psychology of Lifespan Development
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY09117
Module leader: Marina Wimmer
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

PSY08100 Psychology of Child Development
Description of module content:

The lifespan development perspective will be introduced by consideration of current theories and research. Lifespan developmental issues and methodologies will be studied by considering a range of topics, such as
• Theories of development from different perspectives.
• Social and cognitive development theory and research
• Developmental changes across lifespan
• Biological development.
• Biological, social and cognitive aspects of ageing.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Analyse the biological, cognitive and social theories and concepts of human development throughout the lifespan.
LO2: Evaluate theories and research methods of developmental perspectives and analyse current debates.
LO3: Develop a critical approach to the research methodologies that are appropriate for developmental psychology.
LO4: Develop analytical and evaluation skills in relation to lifespan development.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Marina Wimmer
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 20
Face To Face Tutorial 8
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2
Independent Learning Guided independent study 170
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 40 2+3 8 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 1500
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1,2,3,4 14/15 HOURS= 02.00
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
PSY09117 Psychology of Lifespan Development
 

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