Sensation and Perception

Course

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_BSENPER

Course Objective

Become familiar with the principles and mechanisms that govern sensation and perception. Summarize the role of specific brain regions and neural circuits involved in perceptual processing, and how it is measured and studied. Evaluate past and current theories and research on perception. Discuss the implications of human perceptual processing on everyday life.

Course Content

What are the basic building blocks that allow us to perceive the world around us? How is perception optimized given its varied purposes and the challenges it faces? This course will introduce the basic principles and mechanisms that govern sensation and perception. The primary focus will be on perceptual research in the visual modality, however, audition will also be discussed.

Teaching Methods

Interactive lectures and tutorials (both requiring active participation)

Method of Assessment

Written examination: open-end questions. Presentations

Literature

Goldstein, E.B. & Brockmole, J.R. (2022). Sensation and Perception, 11th Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

Additional Information

Sensation and Perception will be taught fully in English.

Recommended background knowledge

There are no formal qualifications required other than the general requirements applicable to all third-year courses.
Academic year1/09/2431/08/25
Course level6.00 EC

Language of Tuition

  • English

Study type

  • Bachelor