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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Visual Memory (P02440)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-VCHCN This course examines how human observers create, store, and employ memory representations of visually experienced objects, scenes, and events. Although the term ?visual memory? sounds as though it refers to unitary line of scientific enquiry, research in the area varies tremendously across the time scales, stimuli, and scenarios of interest. ? Keywords : Human Cognition, Vision, Perception Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaPsychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Block 2 only ? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course students should
a) be aware of the major topics of inquiry in the field of visual memory. b) understand how experimentation is carried out in the field of visual memory and how results of experiments can bear on theory. c) be able to critically analyze recent theories proposed in the literature. d) be able to intelligently discuss the state-of-the science in the area of visual memory. e) be able to apply knowledge and skills gained to their individual research projects. Assessment Information
One 3000 word essay
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Toni Noble Course Organiser Dr James Brockmole School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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