Practical Vision Science is a comprehensive workbook that offers a hands-on approach to understanding the human visual system. Unlike other resources that rely on digital displays, this interactive guide uses physical materials to reveal the fundamental properties of visual perception.
This engaging text emphasizes discovery, observation, and critical thinking. By allowing readers to observe and manipulate visual phenomena, it provides deep insights into how visual processing occurs, from the external world right into the higher-level areas of the visual cortex.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including geometric optics, image formation, and the early stages of visual processing. It also delves into the inferences regarding brightness, color, depth, motion, and form. Each exercise is crafted to demonstrate the critical role of observing your own sensory experiences in vision science, offering clues about the computations and constraints that shape our visual world.
- Geometric Optics
- Image Formation
- Visual Processing Stages
- Brightness and Color Perception
- Depth, Motion, and Form Analysis
Designed for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of Sensation and Perception, Practical Vision Science provides a unique opportunity to learn by doing, rather than merely reading about the visual system. Each exercise can be completed with everyday materials, and includes discussions on key phenomena and their implications for the mechanisms that support visual experiences.
Whether you’re a student looking to deepen your understanding of visual science or an educator seeking an effective teaching tool, this essential workbook is a valuable resource that brings theory to life through practical application.
Authors:
Benjamin Balas (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
October 8, 2024
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