PSYC 3360 Sensation and Perception

An introduction to the study of the human senses and perceptual processes. Sensory coding, information processing, perceptual development, perceptual illusions, and psychophysical methods will be discussed.

Registration Name

Sensation and Perception

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

class='sc-courselink' href='/en/catalogs/piedmont-university/2024-2025/undergraduate-catalog/courses/psyc-psychology/1000/psyc-1101'>PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2202

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Examine, discuss, and understand the phenomena and theories in sensation and perception.
2. Understand the methods used to study sensation and perception in the laboratory.
3. Identify and understand perceptual phenomena from everyday life experiences.