Moodle Tips and Tricks

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Moodle tips and tricks setting up resources and quizzes

APSY221: Personality Psychology

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Introduction to Personality Psychology

APSY222: Developmental Psychology

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Human development across the lifespan

1PSY242: Personality Psychology

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Gender Studies and HIV/AIDS :1PSY251

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Gender Studies and HIV/AIDS module! I am  excited to have you on this journey of exploration, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions. This module is designed to deepen your understanding of gender dynamics, social structures, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on individuals and communities.

Throughout this course, we will challenge assumptions, analyze real-world issues, and explore ways to promote equality, inclusivity, and public health awareness. Your engagement and perspectives are valuable, and I encourage open discussions, respectful dialogues, and critical reflections.

I look forward to learning with you and from you. Let’s make this a transformative experience!

Welcome aboard!

Best regards,
Your Lecturer
Ms C.P. Mthembu






1PSY252: Labour Relations Management

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Labour Relations Management

This module aims to provide students with knowledge with regards to the legitimate work relations between the employer and employee in all sectors of the economy, as well as the role that the Government plays with regard to these relations.


1PSY371/1PSY311:Research Methods & Statistics 3A

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

This is an introductory course on Research.

Learning Units

TOPICS

Unit 1

Course outline and setting ground-rules

What is research. Why is it important to conduct research

Unit 2

Research as a scientific inquiry – scientific principles

Unit 3

Research Ethics

 

Group Assignment Allocation - Developing a Research Proposal - Due date: 14-03-2023

Unit 4

Research designs

Unit 5

Research Paradigms or Worldviews

Unit 6

Formulating a research question/topic/research problem

Unit 7

Essential steps in a recess process

 Unit 8

 Different types of variables in research                        

Unit 9

Target group and the sampling process

Unit 10

The review of Literature

Unit 11

Literature search & search engines – Library Tutorial [Students have a period reserved for library orientation and self-study]

 Unit 12

Referencing & Plagiarism – Library Tutorial

Unit 13

 Scientific Writing tutorials - Students to attend these at the University Writing Centre 

Unit 14

 Data Collection - Quantitative data

Unit 15

Data Collection - Qualitative data

Unit 16

Data analysis - Quantitative data

Unit 17

Data analysis - Qualitative data

Unit 18

Integrity & Trustworthiness of the study

Unit 19

CLASS REVISION

Unit 20

FINAL EXAMINATION

ASSESSMENT DATES:
2023 March 24 - Class test 1 [Based on content from Unit 1 - Unit 10]
2023 May 04 - Class test 2 [Based on content from Unit 10 - Unit 18]


APSY312: Research Methods and Statistics

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

Research Methods and Statistical Analysis

1PSY342: Psychological Assessment Theory

Course categoryDepartment of Psychology

An introduction to Psychological Tests and Assessments