01:185:201
Cognitive Science: A Multidisciplinary Introduction (4)
Introduction to computational, linguistic, philosophical, and psychological approaches taken within cognitive science, through a survey of topics such as reasoning, language, and vision.
Pre- or corequisite: A course in computer science, linguistics, philosophy, psychology; or permission of instructor.
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01:185:253
Human Nature and Human Diversity (4)
Critical analysis of facts, theories, and philosophical
issues regarding human diversity in a variety of domains. May include: sex and gender; race; religion; diet; morality and norms;
conceptions of the self; perceptions and cognition.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:730:253.
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01:185:301
Cognition and Decision-Making (4)
Lecture/recitation course taught by a single instructor. This
course introduces students to the subjects of reasoning and decision-making as
a means of exploring a number of issues central to the field of cognitive
science.
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01:185:310
The Concept of Concepts in Cognitive Science (3)
Lecture course taught by a single instructor. This course
introduces students to the study of concepts from a broad interdisciplinary
point of view, surveying how concepts are understood in psychology, philosophy,
computer science, and neuroscience. Emphasis is on both differences in how these
various disciplines view concepts as well as commonalities in the underlying
ideas.
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01:185:320
Research Methods in Cognitive Science (3)
Foundation for thinking critically about research in cognitive science. Review of scientific
method and consideration of strengths and weaknesses of range of approaches. Introduction to statistical reasoning in science. Discussion of principles for ethical conduct of research.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201 or 01:185:411 or 01:185:301.
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01:185:395
Research in Cognitive Science (1-3)
Supervised research internship in cognitive science. May include
laboratory/library research. Final written report required.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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01:185:396
Research in Cognitive Science (1-3)
Supervised research internship in cognitive science. May include laboratory/library research. Final written report required.
Prerequisites: 01:185:395 and permission of instructor.
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01:185:410
Language and Cognition (3)
Lecture course taught by a single instructor. Topics may include speech perception, language acquisition, priming, disorders, speech
errors, sentence processing, memory, color, and numerosity.
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01:185:411
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science I (4)
Seminar on computational, linguistic, philosophical, and psychological approaches taken within cognitive sciences through a survey of topics such as reasoning, language, vision, and cognitive development.
Pre- or corequisite: A course in computer science, linguistics, philosophy, psychology; or permission of instructor.
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01:185:412
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science II (3)
Seminar on computational, linguistic, philosophical, and psychological approaches taken within cognitive sciences through a survey of topics such as reasoning, language, vision, and cognitive development.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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01:185:430
Cognitive Neuroscience through Case Studies (4)
Lecture course taught by a single instructor. Students will become knowledgeable about the structure and function of the human brain in
people who do and do not have acquired or developmental brain disorders. Topics
will include methods, vision, attention, movement and sensation, memory,
neurodevelopment, and language, among others.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:185:201 or 01:830:101.
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01:185:495
Research in Cognitive Science I (3)
Supervised research/independent study. May include library or laboratory research. Written agreement with supervisor and final written report required.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:185:201 or 301 or 411, an approved formal/analytic course, and permission of instructor. Open only to juniors and seniors.
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01:185:496
Research in Cognitive Science II (3)
Supervised research/independent study. May include library or laboratory research. Written agreement with supervisor and final written report required.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:185:201 or 301 or 411 or 495, an approved formal/analytic course, and permission of instructor. Open only to juniors and seniors.
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