This course is an introduction to the science of the human mind and what drives us, from the everyday human experience to the extremes of the criminal mind. We will also focus on the techniques used to track down the criminals among us.
If you are curious about the psychology of human interactions then this is the course for you. It is designed to be an introduction to VCE Psychology as well as delving into the darkness of the criminal behaviour and forensic science.
Part 1. SO Psyched - Why do we behave the way we do? A study of the brain and human experience such as emotion, attraction, motivation and addiction as well as the importance of sleep.
Part 2. Cracking Cases- Forensic Psychology and Crime Scene Investigation - What drives the darker side of human nature? This part of the course will cover the science behind criminals; why people commit crimes and how police are able to use technology to catch them.
Hands on activities, class discussions, experimental research, case study analysis, data collection and analysis, media analysis, class presentations.
Participation in class experiments and activities, completion of tests, an experimental research report, a criminal case study analysis, Crime Scene Investigation Project