Fall 2025 - PSYC 303 D100
Perception (3)
Class Number: 3864
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 8, 2025
Mon, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Tom Spalek
tspalek@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3105
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201 and 221 (or 335).
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the study of perceptual processes with an emphasis on seeing and hearing. Topics include the perception of features, objects, motion, depth, time, visual illusions, and individual differences in perceptual ability.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Wolfe, J. M., Levi, D. M., Holt, L. L., Bartoshuk, L. M., Herz, R. S., Klatzky, R. L., & Merfeld, D. M. (2024). Sensation and Perception (7th ed.). Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780197663813
*Please note that students can use either the 6th or 7th edition of this required textbook for their PSYC 303 D100 FALL 2025 class.*
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.