9.35 Sensation and Perception
Spring 2010
The checkershadow illusion, illustrating simultaneous contrast.
The squares marked A and B are the same shade of gray. (Image by Edward H. Adelson)
Instructors: Edward H Adelson, Micah Kimo Johnson
TA: Nathaniel Twarog
Lecture:
TR2-3.30
(46-3310)
Recitation: T 7-8 PM
(37-212)
Information:
Studies how the senses work and how physical stimuli are transformed into signals in the nervous system. Examines how the brain uses those signals to determine what's out there in the world. Discusses all the senses, with emphasis on vision. Topics include perception of color, motion, form, and depth. Homework problems involve MATLAB.
Course Grading
Your final grade will be determined by your grades on the homework (25%), two midterms (25% each) and the final exam (25%).
Announcements
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room change for 4/1/10
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Announced on 30 March 2010 2:26 p.m. by Susan S Lanza
