Spring 2020 - PSYC 303 D100

Perception (3)

Class Number: 7584

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2020
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course focuses on the basics of human perceptual processes, with the goal being to illustrate that "What you see, is not always what you get." We will briefly explore the sensory mechanisms underlying our generally accurate perception of the world, with attention to how we see and hear.

Areas examined include the perception of space, form, motion, sound, speech and music--with additional focus on the role played by attention, development, learning, and individual differences on our unified perceptual experience.

Grading

  • Presentation: 25%
  • Midterm One: 25%
  • Midterm Two: 25%
  • Final Exam: 25%

NOTES:

*Please note: It is not the policy of the Psychology Department to record Undergraduate Course Lectures.*

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Wolfe, J. M., Kluender, K. R., Levi, D. M., Bartoshuk, L. M., Herz, R. S., Klatzky, R., Lederman, S. J., & Merfeld, D. M. (2017). Sensation and Perception (5th ed.). Sinauer Associates.

Registrar Notes:

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