PERCEPTION

Course Code

PS 3012

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A Sahraie

Pre-requisites

PS 1008, PS 1508, PS 2011 or PS 2012, PS 2511 or PS 2512.

Co-requisites

(Except Neuroscience students): PS 3013, PS 3011.

Notes

This course can only be taken by students pursuing an Honours, Behavioural Studies or Designated Degree Programme in Psychology or an Honours or Designated Degree Programme in Neuroscience.

Overview

Theories and data relating to the normal and abnormal processing of visual attributes such as colour, motion, spatial structure and depth. Retinal and cortical structures for visual perception.

Structure

12 week course - 1 lecture per week and one workshop every four weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 ninety minute examination (75%) and in-course assessment (25%).