Module Number

INFO-4166 		Module Title

Psychophysical Methods 		Lecture Type(s)

Lecture
ECTS 3
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
90 h
Class time:
30 h / 2 SWS
Self study:
60 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency In the winter semester
Language of instruction English
Type of Exam

Written Test
Content

The lecture covers the following topics:
Linear systems theory, psychophysical methods and experimental design, signal detection theory, diffusion models for reaction times, psychometric function estimation.
Objectives

Students learn the central behavioural limits, concepts and psychophysical methods in sensory psychology.
Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Lecture
V
o
2
3.0
wt
90
g
100
Prerequisite for participation There are no specific prerequisites.
Lecturer / Other Wichmann
Literature

Literatur / Literature:
Wird zu Beginn der Vorlesung angekündigt. / Will be announced at the beginning of the lecture.

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen / Prerequisites:
Grundlagenwissen in Mathematik und Statistik; empfohlen wird zudem Grundlagenwissen über die Prinzipien visueller Wahrnehmung. / Basic knowledge in mathematics and statistics is required; basic knowledge of the fundamentals of visual perception is strongly recommended.
Last offered Wintersemester 2022
Planned for Wintersemester 2023
Assigned Study Areas INFO-INFO, MEDI-APPL, MEDI-INFO, MEDI-MEDI, MEDI-VIS, ML-CS