PSYC 138: Sensory Exotica: The Secret Perceptual Skills of Animals and Humans.

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2012-13 → 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 373

Prerequisites: PSYC 001, PSYC 002, PSYC 011, PSYC 012, and PSYC 132 with grades of “C-” or better

Description: Surveys lesser-known sensory mechanisms and perceptual abilities of animals and humans. Topics include echolocation abilities of bats and porpoises; bionavigation in birds; electroreception in fish; pheromones in insects; and echolocation, lipreading, and pheromone sensitivity in humans. Emphasis is on cognitive, neurophysiological, and philosophical implications.

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