Credit Points 10

Coordinator Alana Maurushat Opens in new window

Description Cyber behaviour is an introductory unit addressing the intersection between humans and today’s technologically driven world. This unit will introduce psychological theories about human behaviour, and how those theories predict our behaviours with and perceptions of technology. Topics will include basic understanding of the principles behind human behaviour such as classical conditioning and human cognition, and bridge the technological divide with topics such as cyberpsychology and human computer interaction. In cyber behaviour we will approach these topics with a focus on how they apply within industry and applications to cyber security.

School Social Sciences

Discipline Behavioural Science, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Learning Outcomes

1.  Explain key theories and principles behind understanding human behaviour in individuals, organisations, and across unique demographics and cultures
2. Predict behavioural outcomes based on specific behavioural theories
3. Measure outcomes from behavioural change management
4. Develop evidence-based reports applying psychological theory to human behaviour
5. Apply scientific theories to predict, measure and change human behaviour in the online world

Subject Content

1. Methods of understanding behaviour
2. Industrial and organizational behaviour
3. Cyberpsychology
4. Behavioural Cybersecurity
5. Cognition & Perception
6. Logical Thinking
7. Social Thinking
8. Measuring behavioural change outcomes