James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

PY3110 - Human Sensation and Perception

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject reviews the anatomy and physiology of the visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory and somaesthetic sensory systems from periphery to cortex and explores how neural activity gives rise to our rich perceptual world. It explores the hypothesis that all perceptions are creations of our brains and looks at how and why we have evolved this strategy. Visual and somato sensory perception are dealt with in particular detail. Students are introduced to the essentials of psychophysics.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:PY1101 OR PY1102
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY3024

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 11-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Nicola Lasikiewicz.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (20%); essays (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.