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PSYC329

Seminar on Perception and Attention
PSYC329 FA

Crosslistings: NS&B329
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Next Offered in 9798 FA

This seminar will examine current theories and research in spatial perception and attention from psychophysical, physiological, and cognitive neuroscience perspectives. Students will lead discussions of relevant journal articles and conduct supervised research. Some of the Topics to be covered include word recognition, picture recognition, selective attention, divided attention, and visual hemi-inattention.

MAJOR READINGS

Review chapters, journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Each student will be responsible for leading discussions during the term. Students will write a final paper and present it orally to the class.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is part of the Neuroscience and Behavioral program. If student does not meet prerequisite requirements, please see instructor. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Laboratory Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC105 or NS&B213 or PSYC222 or PSYC101

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997



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