9.35 Sensation and Perception
Spring 2011
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, Bei Xiao
TA: Nathaniel Twarog
Lecture:
TR2-3.30 P.M.
(46-3310)
Recitation: T7-8 P.M.
(32-124)
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.
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