Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

By Coursera on Coursera · Personal Development
Price
Free

About This Course

The brain is the most sophisticated sensory interpreter that we know of. Our brain is like a very powerful computer, but no engineered computer exists that can mimic our human sensory capabilities. This course will explore sensory science by examining how the senses are connected to the brain and how the brain makes meaning of the signals it receives. Various types of testing, scales, and measurements are described that allow scientists to quantify senses and the brain’s experience of senses. Through this course, you will learn to employ scientific approaches such as discrimination testing and Thurstonian Modeling to measure the senses.

Instructor

Rebecca Bleibaum

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses cost?
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Who teaches Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses?
Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses is taught by Rebecca Bleibaum, University of California, Davis.
What skill level is Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses for?
This course is designed for all levels learners.