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Academic Year 2000/2001

Research Methods and Techniques in Perception
PSYC 209 SP

This course will review the major experimental methods and techniques as a means of studying perception and attention. The topics will include psychophysics, signal detection theory, spatial frequency analysis, research design, hypothesis, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and how to write a report. Students will be introduced to the use of computers as a research tool and will be given an opportunity to develop a project of their interests.

MAJOR READINGS

Text (to be announced) and Journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One or two presentations and a project report.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR NS&B213 OR PSYC222 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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