The required course textbook is Foundations of Vision (Wandell, Sinauer Press, 1995). A supplemental course reader that includes papers concerning various aspects of imaging technologies and systems will be placed on reserve in the Terman Engineering Library by the 3rd week of the class. You may copy articles from that reader as they are needed.

Psych 221 is an introduction to vision science and its applications to imaging technologies.  The course is designed specifically for students interested in various aspects of imaging technologies, such as

Students who like to work with images and are interested in these aspects of imaging technologies should find this course useful.

The course consists of a series of lectures, seminar discussions, and laboratory tutorials.  Lectures given by Professor Wandell will cover the basic tools used in printing, scanning, and image quality measurement; guests from industry will provide special seminars and give their perspectives on industry directions (see the schedule).

Some background in perception (equivalent to Psych 102) and mathematics (linear algebra).  Some experience with Matlab programming.