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PSY 405 - Perception

(3 units)
Basic principles by which individuals perceive their environment. Topics can include the perception of form, color, space and depth. (NS 405 and PSY 405 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 240 ; or PSY 101  and junior standing. Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316  .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe basic psychological and neural processes involved in perception.
2. demonstrate the ability to discuss and describe in writing the psychophysical and neural methods for studying the senses.
3. solve basic problems related to how the senses work.
4. discuss current theories of human perception.


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