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Academic Year 2003/2004

Sensation and Perception
PSYC 222 SP
Crosslistings:
NS&B 222

This course deals with how we construct a conception of physical reality from sensory experience, particularly from sight and sound. We will review the main areas of perception from the neurophysiological, psychophysical and cognitive points of view: the visual system and seeing, the auditory system and hearing, smell, taste, and touch. A series of lectures and demonstrations will introduce the students to interesting perceptual phenomena.

MAJOR READINGS

Sekuler, R. & Blake, R. (2001). PERCEPTION. (4th ed.) New York, McGraw-Hill.
Selected journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three exams during the semester.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a core course in cognitive psychology.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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