The interdisciplinary minor in cognitive science consists of a minimum of 18 credits, distributed as follows:
1. 01:185:201 Cognitive Science: A Multidisciplinary Introduction (3)
2. A minimum of 3 credits in formal or analytic methods used in
cognitive science. The following courses fulfill the formal/analytic
requirement:
01:198:111 Introduction to Computer Science (4)
01:198:112 Data Structures (4)
01:198:205 Introduction to Discrete Structures I (4)
01:198:206 Introduction to Discrete Structures II (4)
01:615:305 Syntax (3)
01:615:315 Phonology (3)
01:615:325 Semantics (3)
01:615:411 Morphology (3)
01:640:300 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (3)
01:640:338 Mathematical Models in the Social and Biological Sciences (3)
01:640:355 Game Theory (3)
01:640:361 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
01:640:428 Graph Theory (3)
01:640:454 Combinations (3)
01:640:461 Mathematical Logic (3)
01:640:477 Mathematical Theory of Probability (3)
01:640:478 Probability 2 (3)
01:640:481 Mathematical Theory of Statistics (3)
01:730:201 Introduction to Logic (3)
01:730:315 Applied Symbolic Logic (3)
01:730:407 Intermediate Logic I (3)
01:730:408 Intermediate Logic II (3)
01:830:302 Sensation and Perception Lab (1)
01:830:304 Memory and Attention Lab (1)
01:830:306 Cognition Lab (1)
01:830:352 Psychology of Language Lab (1)
01:830:472 Computational Cognition (3)
01:830:473 Computational Cognition Lab (1)
01:960:379 Basic Probability and Statistics (3)
01:960:381 Theory of Probability (3)
01:960:382 Theory of Statistics (3)
3. A minimum of an additional 12 elective courses. Any of the computer
science, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, and
statistics courses listed as approved "formal/analytic" courses may be
counted as elective courses. The following additional courses fulfill
the elective requirement:
01:119:195 Brain, Mind, and Behavior (3)
01:146:245 Fundamentals of Neurobiology (3)
01:146:384 Behavioral and Neural Genetics (3)
01:146:445 Advanced Neurobiology I (3)
01:146:447 Advanced Neurobiology II (3)
01:185:411 Advanced Topics I (3)
01:185:412 Advanced Topics II (3)
01:185:495 Research in Cognitive Science I (3)
01:185:496 Research in Cognitive Science II (3)
01:198:314 Principles of Programming Languages
01:198:344 Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms (4)
01:198:415 Compilers (4)
01:198:424 Modeling and Simulation of Continuous Systems (4)
01:198:428 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4)
01:198:440 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (4)
01:198:452 Formal Languages and Automata (3)
01:615:201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory (3)
01:615:330 Historical Linguistics (3)
01:615:340 Romance Linguistics (3)
01:615:350 Language and Context (3)
01:615:360 Theories of Language (3)
01:615:421 Language Typology (3)
01:615:431 Investigations into an Unfamiliar Language (3)
01:615:441 Linguistics and Cognitive Science (3)
01:730:210 Philosophy of Language (3)
01:730:328 Philosophy of Psychology (3)
01:730:329 Minds, Machines, and Persons (3)
01:730:360 Philosophical Aspects of Cognitive Science (3)
01:730:418 Philosophy of Mind (3)
01:730:420 Philosophy of Language (3)
01:730:422 Philosophy of Logic (3)
01:730:424 The Logic of Decision (3)
01:730:428 Topics in the Philosophy of Psychology (3)
01:830:201 Principles of Cognitive Science (3)
01:830:301 Sensation and Perception (3)
01:830:303 Memory and Attention (3)
01:830:305 Cognition (3)
01:830:307 Perception in Cognitive Science (3)
01:830:311 Conditioning and Learning (3)
01:830:313 Physiological Psychology (3)
01:830:351 Psychology of Language I (3)
01:830:353 Language Acquisition (3)
01:830:361 Developmental Psychobiology (3)
01:830:363 Behavioral Pharmacology (3)
01:830:401 Advanced Topics-Human Cognition (3)
01:830:412 Neuropsychopharmacology (3)
01:830:480 Topics in Visual Perception (3)
14:125:410 Sensory Processes, Mechanisms, Computer Models (3)
14:125:440 Introduction to Neural Processes Bio/Artificial (3)
Additional Requirements for the Minor
1. Grades of C or better must be earned in all courses counted toward the minor.
2. No more than 4 credits at the 100-level may be counted toward the minor.
3. At least half of the credits used toward the minor must be at the 300-level or above.
4. No more than half of the credits used toward the minor may be taken from any one department.
5. The same course cannot be used to fulfill both the formal/analytic and elective requirements.
6. Courses taken within a student`s major field of study cannot be used
to fulfill the elective requirement unless special permission is
granted by the undergraduate program director in cognitive science.
Students who wish to declare a minor in cognitive science should do so
either at the same time or after they have declared a major field of
study. Either before or immediately after declaring the cognitive
science minor, students must take Cognitive Science 201 (01:185:201)
and a formal/analytic methods course. Students should be aware
that many of the courses listed have prerequisites and not all of the
courses are offered each term. Contact the departments that offer
courses to learn about prerequisites and course schedules. The
Cognitive Science Program Faculty, under the direction of the
undergraduate program director, advises students about selection of
courses, mentors, and research/independent study projects. Students may
petition the undergraduate program director to have alternate courses
count as formal/analytic or elective courses.
