PSYCH 3310: Sensation and Perception
Examination of how observers perceive their environment through sensory information; emphasis on major sensory systems including vision, audition, spatial orientation, touch, taste, and olfaction.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3
Sample Topics:
- Measuring Private Experience
- The Neuron Doctrine: Optics and the Eye
- Adaptation, Retinal information Processing, Acuity
- From Retina to Cortex
- V1 Organization
- Early Vision
- Mid-level Vision and Recognition
- Color
- Depth
- Motion and Eye Movements
- Attention
- Hearing: Physics and Anatomy
- Auditory Dimensions
- Sound Localization
- Auditory Scene Analysis
- Music and Speech
- Touch
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
- Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
Professional Development
- Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
- Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation