Course Description

Psychology 316F/G Sensory and Perceptual Disabilities

An introduction to the primary and secondary aspects of sensory impairments. Emphasis is on vision and hearing, although impairments in other sensory modalities may be considered. Topics will include: the causes and classification of visual and hearing deficits, as well as the implications of these deficits for everyday living - mobility, education, cognitive development, etc.

Prerequisites: Psychology 215a/b or the former 211E, 212a/b, 213a/b and registration in third or fourth year of Honors Psychology Program. General Students and Special Students who receive 70% in the prerequisite course(s) may enrol in this course.

4 lecture/discussion hours, half course.

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