PS5237 Perception

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures: pre-recorded and released on Wednesday 12pm (noon) the week before each workshop; Workshops: one of Tuesdays 9.30-11am, 2-3:30pm, 3:30-5pm. Tutorials: Wednesdays 1-2pm.(Module runs in weeks 7 - 11 only)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J M Ales

Dr J M Ales
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Justin Ales

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of visual perception and its functions. Stress will be laid on the integration of findings from physiology, neuropsychology, anatomy, and psychophysics. Topic areas covered will include theories of human vision and their application to understanding our ability to perceive distinct visual properties, for example the shape, size, location and identity of objects. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skill of critical evaluation of evidence and theory, with particular focus on awareness of the latest issues in the discipline.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE PS5238

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x practical/workshop class of up to 3 hours. Additionally 5 x 1-hour tutorials across the semester.

Intended learning outcomes

  • understand how the early visual system processes information
  • design experiments to test visual function
  • understand the basics of how the visual system develops
  • understand the challenges the brain faces in perceiving the world correctly