Honors Seminar in Vision
PSYCH 490-A
Spring 2011
MWF: 2:30PM - 3:20PM
Bluemont 449
Have you ever wondered how we perceive and understand the visual world around
us? Why does the moon sometimes look big and at other times small? Why does
talking on a cell phone make it harder to see other cars while driving? Why do some
stroke patients ignore the left side of everything, including the food on their plates,
or their own faces when shaving? How does a 3D TV create an illusion of depth?
This course will cover the topic of vision from the viewpoint of cognitive psychology,
using the book, “The Thinking Eye, The Seeing Brain” as the course text. However,
this will be complemented by a number of guest lecturers representing multiple
perspectives, including physics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, philosophy,
architecture, and art history. Interested students can contact Dr. Lester Loschky by
e-mail: loschky@ksu.edu.