How do we construct a description of physical
reality based on sensory information?  We survey basic facts, theories,
and methods of studying perception and cognition. The course will cover
theories and models for inperpteting sensation, perception and concepts
formation within the limited attentional and memory capacity. The course mainly
focuses on visual perception and visual development. However, main discoveries
done in the context of other other cognitive functions will be covered. 
Representative topics include the physiology of the eye and the brain, research
methods, features detection and integration, reading and face recognition,
depth and motion perception, object recognition deficits, language and memory
development