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PSYC329
Seminar on Perception and Attention
PSYC329 FA
Crosslistings: NS&B329
Not Currently Offered
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-22-1999
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