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On completion of this module students should be able to:Demonstrate a knowledge of how the visual system operates to acquire and represent information about objects and events in the external worldDemonstrate an understanding of the different methods by which we study cognition and how they relate to each other
Indicative Module Content:Face perception, visual pathways, visual attention, evolutionary psychology and perception of attractiveness, social cognition
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 21 |
Tutorial | 0 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 104 |
Total | 125 |
This module assumes a basic understanding of human perception. Students should have taken PSY 10040 or a similar introductory course (e.g., a neuroscience course covering perceptual/sensory systems) before taking this module. Please note that this is a serious recommendation.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Final essay assignment | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Class Test: In class exam | Week 7 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Midterm graded will be uploaded for students, those seeking to check or receive feedback should contact module coordinator