PSY 444
Sensation and Perception  3 Credit Hours
Online Distance Learning at Honolulu University

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PSY 444 explores human sensation and perception. Introduction to research concerning how we perceive the external world through our senses of:

  • vision
  • audition
  • smell
  • taste
  • touch

And why we experience the world in the way we do, and why our neighbor may experience the world in a very different way.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND EVALUATION
The student will write a summary/review of each assigned text chapter.

PROJECT
The Student will write a 15-20 paper exploring differences between and among humans in perception through vision, hearing, and touch. Cite research studies, text materials, and professional writings.

COURSE PREREQUISITE: A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for admission to this course of study. 

COURSE DELIVERY: This course shall be delivered completely through online interaction via the Internet or other acceptable distance learning medium(s). Due to this being a non-traditional program, traditional classroom residency is not required. Therefore, you are expected to independently read and analyze the subject matter with me performing the roles of an advisor and mentor.

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