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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sociology and Psychology
Reference AS2024 Version 4
Created August 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved September 2004 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with an understanding of key elements of psychology and sociology relevant to the study of health and eating behaviour.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain how the disciplines of sociology and psychology relate to lifestyle choices and health.
2 Explain relevant psychological and sociological theories as they relate to health and eating behaviour.
3 Explain a range of individual and social factors that influence human behaviour.
4 Describe the origin and development of current systems for the provision of healthcare, education and social services.

Indicative Module Content
An introduction to the disciplines of psychology and sociology and the main theoretical strands underpinning them. An overview of research methods in the behavioural sciences. Theories of human behaviour, psychological background to health behaviour and lifestyle choices. Theories of behavioural changes, modification and group processes. Psychological theories of learning including principles of adult learning, personality, memory, attribution and social interaction. Outline of the basis of normal and abnormal eating behaviour. Patterns of inequality and deprivation. An introduction to the sociology of health and medicine. Social organization, inclusion, exclusion, diversity and inequalities. Concepts of status, role, social networks, and social mobility relating to health and healthcare, and food selection. Current systems for the provision of healthcare, education, and social services and the differences between devolved nations. An introduction to social policy and the welfare state.

Module Delivery
Lectures are supported by discussion sessions in tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 114 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: C1 is an unseen, closed book examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed using the one component of assessment as detailed in the Assessment Plan. To pass this module, students must achieve a module grade D or better.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A mark for C1 of 70 % or more.
B A mark for C1 between 60 and 69 %.
C A mark for C1 between 50 and 59 %.
D A mark for C1 between 40 and 49 %.
E MARGINAL FAIL. A mark for C1 between 35 and 39 %.
F FAIL. A mark for C1 of less than 35%.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BARRY, A-M. and YUILL, C., 2012. Understanding the sociology of health: an introduction, 3rd ed. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
2 BARKWAY, P., 2013. Psychology for health professionals. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
3 GIDDENS, A. and SUTTON, P.W., 2013. Sociology, 7th ed. Cambridge: Polity Press.
4 NETTLETON, S., 2013. The Sociology of health and illness. Cambridge: Polity Press.
5 OGDEN, J., 2012. Health psychology: a textbook, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.
6 OGDEN, J., 2011. The psychology of eating: from healthy to disordered behaviour. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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