This Diploma programme will explain the main physiological structures of the sensory organ of vision, how visual stimuli are processed in order to obtain a conscious perceptual experience and also what deficits are associated with lesions in specific brain areas. First, there will be an introduction to the general aspects of the functioning of the eye, explaining its main sensory structures and receptors.
After that, the translation process of sensory information and the different brain areas involved in the whole process will be explained. Therefore, students will have knowledge about how the main perceptual phenomena of vision occur, such as colour and shape perception, among others. Finally, the main deficits that appear as a consequence of the affectation of the cerebral areas involved in visual perception will be explained, naming the most common syndromes, their clinical characteristics and the location of the lesion that originates them.
The Course in Visual Neuroscience is part of the Master in Applied Neuroscience.
Modality: Online
Duration: 1 month
Estimated number of study hours: 100 hours
Tuition Fee: 300€
Start Dates: April 1st, 2026
Language: English
Teacher: Claudia Mercé Peris. Neuropsychologist, Specialist in Assessment, Rehabilitation and Cognitive Stimulation