PSYC 208 - Sensation and Perception

Institution:

Knox College

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Description:

This course will serve as an introduction to the study of how sensory information is registered and transformed into useful interpretations of the external world. Each of the major sensory systems will be discussed from a variety of perspectives including: anatomical, physiological, neuropsychological, behavioral, cognitive and/or ecological. A significant amount of the course will be devoted to vision and audition. The cutaneous (i.e. touch, pain) and chemical (e.g. taste, smell) senses will also be covered. Class will consist of lecture and demonstrations of perceptual phenomena. Prereq: PSYC 100; quantitative proficiency recommended.; A. Varakin

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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