9.35 Sensation and Perception, Spring 2004
The checkerboard illusion, illustrating simultaneous contrast. The squares marked A and B are the same shade of gray. (Image courtesy of Edward H. Adelson. Used with permission.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features a selection of
lecture notes and, in the
tools section, a set of animations.
Course Description
This course explores how senses work and how physical stimuli get transformed into signals in the nervous system, as well as how the brain uses those signals to determine what's out there in the world. All the senses are discussed, with a focus on vision. Topics include perception of color, motion, form, and depth.
Technical Requirements
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