Module: Perception

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Perception
Module Code	PSYC109 (ITS) / PSY1013 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Psychology
Module Co-ordinator	David McGovern
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of key principles, methods of investigation and studies of research in the psychology of perception. Particular emphasis will be placed on an explanatory framework within an historical and theoretical context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically consider classical and contemporary approaches to studying normal and dysfunctional perception
2. Describe the main theories and research findings in the psychology of perception
3. Evaluate key theories and research findings covered in the module

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Based on indicative content and learning outcomes
Tutorial	4	Moderator and student-led tutorials
Independent Study	95	Self directed learning including exam preparation
Assignment Completion	2	In-Unit Examination
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to perception

Methods for measuring perception

Attention and scene perception

Object Recognition

Auditory perception

Tactile and pain perception

Spatial vision

Multisensory perception

Colour perception

Contemporary models of visual perception

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	40%	n/a
Written Exam	In-Unit Exam	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Vicki Bruce, Patrick Green, and Mark A. Georgeson: 2003, Visual Perception, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781841692388
Michael Eysenck, Mark T. Keane: 0, Cognitive Psychology Ed7, 7th, Psychology Press, 9781841695402
E. Bruce Goldstein: 2014, Sensation and Perception, 9th, Wadsworth Publishing, Belmont, CA, 9780495790792
Robert Sekuler, Randolph Blake: 2006, Perception, Mc-Graw Hill, London, 9780071112727
Jeremy Wolfe, Keith Kluender, Dennis Levi: 2018, Sensation and Perception, 4th, Oxford University Press, New York,
Robert Snowden, Peter Thompson, Tom Troscianko: 2012, Basic vision, Oxford University Press, Oxford,

Other Resources

None