Course Description

Psychology 215a/b Introduction to Sensation and Perception

An introduction to the study of the human senses and higher order perceptual processes. Data gathered from psychophysical research and studies of the nervous system in both humans and other animals will be discussed. The course will review the mechanisms and principles of operation of vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell.

Antirequisites: Psychology 115a/b and the former Psychology 212a/b, 213a/b, 211E.
Prerequisite: At least 60% in a 020-level Psychology course.
4 lecture hours, half course.


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