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Sensation and Perception

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.
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

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.