This course will provide an in-depth examination of research in the field of visual cognitive neuroscience. Topics will include the visual perception of object features (shape, colour, texture), the perception of high-level categories (objects, faces, bodies, scenes), visual attention, and comparisons between the human and monkey visual systems.
Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op program in Neuroscience Cognitive stream, and the Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major programs in Psychology and Mental Health Studies. Students enrolled in the Minor program in Psychology will be admitted as space permits.