Academic Catalog

COGS556 VISUAL COGNITION

Course Code: 9020556
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Cognitive Sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. CENGÝZ ACARTÜRK
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The course covers sensory, perceptual, and cognitive processes related to vision from a mainly psychological viewpoint supported by neuroscientific and computational information where appropriate. Content includes discussion of theoretical approaches to vision and a survey of empirical research on main problems related to vision. Information on classic research will be supplemented by examination of contemporary research on central issues.