PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION in Spring 2026 (PY3025)

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental operations by which every human being acquires knowledge about the external world. This course provides a scientific understanding of how and why the human senses affect the way people perceive the world around them, including how perceptions can be distorted by both physical and experiential factors.

Course Master: 
PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION (PY3025)
Term: 
Spring 2026
Discipline: 
PY (Psychology)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Exam Date: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 12:30
Pre-requisites: 
PY1000CCI
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the different methodologies utilized in S&P and be able to apply them in class and in your own research.
  2. Develop an increased awareness of the interaction of anatomical, physiological, perceptual, motivational and cognitive factors in perception.
  3. Develop more effective skills in searching and critically evaluating scientific literature.
  4. Develop more understanding of, and compassion towards, people whose perceptual experiences, attitudes and behaviors differ from your own.
  5. Gain a better understanding of the relevance of sensation and perception to everyday living.
  6. Have a comprehensive understanding of the basic theories, concepts, key researchers, and psychological mechanisms related to S&P
  7. Learn the historical issues and empirical findings, which have contributed to the state of the art in sensory physiology and perception

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, January 12, 2026
End Date: 
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Wednesday
10:35
13:30
PL-3