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Subject 'Visual Perception'

Name in Estonian: Nägemistaju

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code4NUK17/NT
Study languageEstonian
Chair
Credit points 4 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

1. To acquire detailed knowledge about the physiological process of vision.
2. To develop an understanding about the essence of binocular vision and the peculiarities of visual field.
3. To acquire basic knowledge about the disorders related with visual perception and their possible causes.
4. To acquire knowledge about what is happening in visual cortex of the brain, and to understand the importance of visual perception from the point of view of stereopsis.

Study outcome

1. Knows and understands the advancing of visual signal in vision pathway and the electro-chemical processes connected with it.
2. With the help of different models - can visualize the advancing of signals on the different levels of visual cortex of the brain.
3. Understands the specifics of stereopsis and their connection with stereoscopic vision.
4. Is capable of solving different tasks related with the modulation of visual perception.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: OP  
2019: OP  
2018: OP  
2017: OP  
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