PSYC 097 CM - Sensation and Perception

We often say that “seeing is believing,” but how exactly does the brain construct a vivid 3D representation of the world from rays of light falling onto the eye? In this class, we will examine how sensory input from the external environment is transformed into the sensations of color, motion, depth, and form. Through readings, demonstrations, and the occasional experiment, we will explore how basic neural codes give rise to the perception of complex objects, and how these percepts are affected by high-level processes such as attention.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: PSYC097 CM