Unit details
HPS772 - Child and Adolescent Development
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | H Skouteris (B) |
| Incompatible with: | HPS202 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 6 x 2 hour practicals per trimester. On campus students are required to attend practical classes |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit addresses the study of aspects of child development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, moral) from infancy to adolescence using a variety of theoretical orientations. Research evidence from various sources (naturalistic observation to laboratory experiments) is presented to show how basic information about processes of development has implications for the understanding of real-life problems.
Assessment
Examination (2.5 hours) 50%, written assignment (2500 words) 50%
Prescribed texts
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2449 | $2672 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
