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Emotions and Human Nature Prescriptor Qualifications TimeTable Course Code PSYC780 EFTS 0.1250 Points 15.00 Level 7 Download Course Descriptor Prescriptor Are human beings selfish and competitive by nature or are we naturally caring and cooperative? Are human beings rational? Can we control our emotions? Should we control them? These empirical questions and others relating to human nature will be addressed in the light of scientific theories, current research and debates in the area of emotions. The development in the students of a concept of human nature informed by the latest research in psychology and evolutionary theory will be encouraged. Resources No Resource is available. Qualifications The course is available as part of the following qualifications. Expand to see requisite details. Points   AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc) 510.00 Prerequisites 45.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons)) 480.00 No requisite courses specified.   AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA) 360.00 Prerequisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   AK3726   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBus BHSc) 525.00 No requisite courses specified.   AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts) 120.00 Prerequisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts) 60.00 No requisite courses specified.   AK3757   Graduate Certificate in Health Science   (GradCertHSc) 60.00 Prerequisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   AK1013   Graduate Diploma in Health Science   (GradDipHSc) 120.00 Prerequisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc) 120.00 Prerequisites 45.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc) 60.00 Prerequisites 45.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   AK3680   Bachelor of Health Science   (BHSc) 360.00 Prerequisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   HV3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology   (BHSc in Psychology) 360.00 Pre and Co-requisites 30.00 points from PSYC601 ,  PSYC602 ,  PSYC603 ,  PSYC604 ,  PSYC605 ,  PSYC680 ,  PSYC681   INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH) 0.00 No requisite courses specified.   SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad) 0.00 No requisite courses specified. Timetable 2026, Semester 2 Standard Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room PSYC780/W201  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126      17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WF713  PSYC780/W202  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126      16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WF610  PSYC780/W203  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126      16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF610  PSYC780/W204  A  16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG126      17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  WF713  Contents Main Menu Qualification Specialisations Qualification Types Qualifications by Faculty Short Courses Course Search Academic Calendar Downloadable Forms and Guides

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