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Perception

Undergraduate | MAQ-PSYX2247 | 2020

Previously MAQ-PSYX247

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Weigh up what we believe is real and what is learned. Dive into the major senses, with a focus on vision. Investigate sense-specific questions such as how 3D movies work, how we know which way is up, and why some people are colour-blind.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks

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Perception

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, define and demonstrate an understanding of the key terms, physiological processes, research findings and theories related to human perception
    2. Interpret, synthesise and critically evaluate theories and empirical research in human perception
    3. Understand the difference between the "real" world (what is) and the "phenomenological" world (what seems to be), and use knowledge of human perception to understand and explain ‘real world' phenomena
    4. Understand ethical challenges in perception research involving children and animals
    5. Reflect on what has been learned and incorporate those learnings into future work
    6. Demonstrate effective time management and work organisation skills

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PSYX247-Perception I (no longer available)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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