PS4065
Vision in a complex world
2023-2024
15
7
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours Programme
Planned timetable:
The aim of the module is to develop an advanced understanding of the psychological processes involved in visual perception. The module extends basic knowledge of visual processing, from perceptual psychology and visual neuroscience, to how vision is used to interpret our complex world and to interact with it. We will consider the purpose and processes involved in using vision along two broad themes: recognising and interpreting the world via perception, and using vision to control our own actions in the world. The module will cover selected topics that illustrate the extraordinary range of problems our perceptual systems solve in the real world, including topics from: active vision (how do our visual systems allow us to function fast enough to drive a car, play fast-action sports), camouflage and search (how do we find and recognise objects in our cluttered world), material perception (how do we perceive things as dirty, smooth, shiny, patterned).
Pre-requisite(s): Module prerequisites may be waived for students with entry into Honours Psychology. Before taking this module you must pass PS2002 and pass PS3037
Weekly contact: 2-hour seminars plus office hour.
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 128
As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: 100% Coursework (resubmission of failed components)
Module coordinator: Professor J Harris
Module teaching staff: Prof J Harris
Module coordinator email jh81@st-andrews.ac.uk