The course is divided into two sections: visual perception and cognition. Topics covered in the visual perception section include: historical review of the different theoretical approaches to studying visual perception; organisation and function of cells early in the visual system; conceptual and clinical neuropsychological implications of multiple and parallel visual pathways; perceptual constancies and sensory and perceptual illusions. Topics covered in the cognitive section include: methodological approaches to cognitive psychology (including cognitive neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience), object and face recognition, visual imagery, memory and decision-making.

A mid semester exam (40%) and an end-of-semester exam (40%) and a laboratory report (20%). The examination/s must be passed in order for an overall pass in the course to be awarded.

Two lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratory classes spread across the semester

PSYC1003 and PSYC1004 (or PSYC1001) or PSYC2007. Other backgrounds in cognitive science, biology or engineering fields will be considered on merit.

Reading brick required for vision component. Text required for the cognition component is: Smith, E.E. and Kosslyn, S.M. (2007) Cognitive Psychology: Mind & Brain. New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-13-182508-9