PY2PNX-Perception for Combined Hons

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr AJ Watkins
Pre-requisites: PY1PL
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: syswatkn@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should further their understanding of modern approaches to perception.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
• Show knowledge of theory and research in aspects of perception, in the form of written examination answers.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Example topics: auditory perception; vision and eye movements; haptic perception; cross-modal interactions in perception.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures and demonstrations on perception.
(b) Recommended reading in perception.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	8
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	8
Number of essays or assignments
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework
None
Examinations
One-hour unseen multiple-choice examination at end of Spring Term (35%). One-hour unseen essay type examination in Summer Term (65%).
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September.

Last updated: 23 November 2009