PSYC4174

Research Practicum in Sensation and Perception

The course will introduce students to experimental methods used to understand human perception. In a hands-on, laboratory-style course format, students will become familiar with the process of designing perceptual experiments and the collection and analysis of perceptual data. As a final project, with guidance from the instructor each student will complete a perceptual experiment and prepare a report of their work in the style of a scientific publication.

Course overview

Department
Psychology and Neuroscience
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.68 / 5

Based on 22 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sean P MacEvoy · Mcguinn Hall 332 F 02:00PM-04:30PM · Offered