Perception

(4 Credits)

How do we construct a conception of physical reality based on sensory experience? In this course, we will survey basic facts, theories, and methods in the study of sensation and perception. The major emphasis is on vision and audition, however other modalities will also be covered. Representative topics include receptor function and physiology; color; motion; depth; psychophysics of detection, discrimination, and appearance; perceptual constancies; adaptation, pattern recognition, and the interaction of knowledge and perception.