SC 207 - Sensation and Perception

Institution:

Emerson College

Subject:

Description:

Examines visual and auditory sensation and perception. Covers basic processes of nerve function and neural pathways that make up perceptual systems and topics such as object-, form-, depth-, size-, and motion-perception; and sound-, pitch-, and tonal-perception. Some attention is given to gustatory, olfactory, and cutaneous senses. Neurocognitive processes including mental imagery, speech perception, and multisensory integration are discussed. Students are encouraged to discuss applications of the course to graphic design, advertising, and other forms of media production. (Semester varies)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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