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PY3110 - Sensing and interpreting the world: a psychological perspective
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject reviews the anatomy and physiology of the visual, auditory, gustatory,
olfactory and somatosensory 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 somatosensory perception are dealt with in particular detail.
Students are introduced to the essentials of psychophysics.
Learning Outcomes
- examine the anatomy and physiology of the senses and the experiences to which they
give rise;
- appraise the manner in which humans make sense of sensory information around them;
- examine the experimental techniques used to study perception and apply their findings
to the study of sensation and perception.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application
of any penalties such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY3024 |
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
|
Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Lecturer:
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Dr Adam Wang. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 10 hours lectures
- 24 hours tutorials
- 16 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
|
Census Date 30-Nov-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 10 hours lectures
- 24 hours tutorials
- 16 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
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.