Have you ever wondered how exactly we see, hear, taste, smell, or feel things? This course explores how senses work and how physical stimuli get transformed into signals in the nervous system, as well as how the brain uses those signals to determine what's out there in the world. All the senses are discussed, with a focus on vision and audition. Computer based exercises will be assigned in which students will simulate and explore how certain perceptual phenomena occur. Knowledge of computer programming is NOT required as there will be a short tutorial introducing relevant computer science concepts.

According to collegeboard.com: “The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the ...