PSYC 331 - Sensation and Perception

Institution:

Saint Norbert College

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Description:

Students in this laboratory course will explore how humans sense and perceive the world via visual, auditory, chemical and skin senses. Physiological, psychophysical and cognitive approaches will be used to help explain how perceptions arise from the conversion of physical energy in the environment to electrochemical signals and how the brain then processes those signals. Topics covered include perceptual development, clinical aspects of vision and audition, music, speech and pain perception as well as applications with respect to art, education and health. Prerequisites: PSYC 301 or Instructor's consent. Alternate Fall semesters (oddnumbered years).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.snc.edu

Phone Number:

(920) 337-3181

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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