PSYC 2218 - Sensation and Perception

Prerequisite: PSYC 1111 or PSYC 1112. This course will provide an introduction to the scientific study of sensation and perception. It will present a detailed study of the major senses (vision, audition, touch, smell, taste), using insights and methods from a variety scientific methodologies. Furthermore, it will explore how these physical stimuli are converted into information that the brain can interpret. Moreover, it will explore how our interpretations and our responses to environmental stimuli (i.e., perceptions) are influenced by our experiences, culture, physiology, emotional state, and the social situation. 3 credits