- COURSE DESCRIPTION: PY 346 (EX-14): a study of the perceptual processes and the experience of sensation. The physiological principles of perception are the underlying tenants of the course. Application perception and sensation theories additional areas of study.
- COURSE GOALS: The course is designed to develop an understanding of the concepts of perception and sensation, as defined by research and theorists in the field. Distinguishing between the elementary processes sensation and the complexity of perception will be defined. The interface of legal and ethical considerations will be explored.
Students will meet course goals by academic readings, lectures, media and other presentations. Student participation in experiential situations is a strong focus in the course. Students will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills, academic writing and professional interaction to analyze perception and sensation in everyday life situations.
PY 346 COURSE SCHEDULE
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Date
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Topic
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Readings/Assignments Due
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10/22
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Syllabus Review / Assignments
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Chapter 1
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10/24
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Introduction / Neural Processing
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Chapters 2 & 3
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10/29
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Cortical Organization
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Chapter 4
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10/31
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Perceiving Objects
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Chapter 5 -
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11/5
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Visual Attention & Perceiving Motion
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Chapters 6 & 7 Essay due
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11/7
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Perceiving Color
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Chapter 8
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11/12
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Perceiving Depth and Size
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Chapter 10
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11/14
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Hearing – I
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Chapter 11
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11/19
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Mid-Term Exam Hearing – II
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Chapter 12 Essay due
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11/21
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No Class
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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11/26
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Speech Perception
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Chapter 13
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11/28
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Cutaneous Senses
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Chapter 14
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12/3
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The Chemical Senses
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Chapter 15 Research Paper
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12/5
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Peer Reviews
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Review for Final Exam
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12/10
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Final Exam
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12/12
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Oral Reports
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