Minor Program

The interdisciplinary minor in cognitive science consists of a minimum of 18 credits, distributed as follows:

1. 01:185:201Cognitive Science: A Multidisciplinary Introduction (3)

2. A minimum of 3 credits in formal/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)

  01:198:113  Introduction to Software Methodology (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  Discrete and Probabilistic Models in Biology (3)

  01:640:355  Game Theory (3)

  01:640:361  Set Theory (3)

  01:640:428  Graph Theory (3)

  01:640:454  Combinatorics (3)

  01:640:461  Mathematical Logic (3)

  01:640:477  Mathematical Theory of Probability (3)

  01:640:478  Probability II (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 Laboratory (1)

  01:830:304  Memory Laboratory (1)

  01:830:306  Cognition Laboratory (1)

  01:830:352  Psychology of Language Laboratory (1)

  01:830:472  Cognition and Computation (3)

  01:830:473  Cognition and Computation Laboratory (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 in Cognitive Science I (3)

  01:185:412  Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science 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 (4)

  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 (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 in Human Cognition (3)

  01:830:412  Neuropsychopharmacology (3)

  01:830:480  Topics in Visual Perception (3)

  14:125:405  Introduction to Neural Processes Bio/Artificial (3)

  14:125:410  Sensory Processes, Mechanisms, and Computer Models (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.