Both theory and research literature are included. A brief historical perspective is given but the main focus is on current developments in the area. Required outside readings supplement the text and accompanying workbook. Class and homework demonstrations and small projects are used to illustrate the concepts. Class time is divided among lecture, demonstration, discussion and films.
Evaluation is primarily by several hour tests.
The purpose of this course is to survey the areas of the sensation and perception in some depth. The study of sensation involves an analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of the sensory systems. Perception is the study of how the information from the senses is received and organized by the brain. Elementary principles of psychophysics and signal detection theory are also addressed. Topics include speech, music, pain, and movement perception.