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PSY 405

Perception

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Basic principles by which individuals perceive their environment. Topics can include the perception of form, color, space and depth.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • junior standing
BIOL 105NS 105PSY 240PSY 101

Recommended Preparation

PSY 240BIOL 105NS 105PSY 316
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105 or NS 105 or PSY 240; or PSY 101 and junior standing.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: PSY 240; BIOL 105 or NS 105 or PSY 316 .

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring and Summer

Terms

spring, summer

Related Courses

Cross Listed With NS 405

Restrictions

junior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe basic psychological and neural processes involved in perception.
  • demonstrate the ability to discuss and describe in writing the psychophysical and neural methods for studying the senses.
  • solve basic problems related to how the senses work.
  • discuss current theories of human perception.