PSY 250 - Sensation and Perception in Psychology

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course is an introduction to the biological processes of sensation and perception. The basics of neural anatomy, physiology and psychophysics will be covered. Some rudimentary concepts of how neuronal circuits affect sensory processes will be presented. Topics related to brain development, damage, and abnormal functioning will also be discussed in the light of modern theories of sensory system malfunction. Mechanisms of sensory processing in human and other mammalian brains will be discussed with some emphasis on human clinical techniques (e.g. magnetic resonance imaging and optical imaging). Three general levels are covered: a)the level of events in the peripheral sensory organ, b)the level of central nervous system; and c) the level of behavioral phenomena & sensory perceptual abilities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COM 121 and PSY 130

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for PSY Prerequisite Courses. A Grade of D or Higher is Required for COM Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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