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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01:185:330
Meaning and Numbering (3)
Central issues in cognitive science and strategies for addressing questions about the contributions of innate endowment and individual experience (a.k.a., nature/nurture) to mature cognition through discussion and comparison of the human capacity to understand linguistic expressions and the
apparently more widespread capacity to make numerical comparisons.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201.
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01:185:340
Language and Cognition (3)
Topics may include speech perception, language acquisition, priming, disorders, speech errors, sentence processing, memory, color, and numerosity.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201. Credit not given for both his course and 01:185:410 or 01:615:445.
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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 and the program.
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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 and the program.
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01:185:401
Visual Intelligence (3)
Seminar on visual processing with special focus on the fundamental problem of vision, Bayesian approaches, perceptual organization, and visually-guided motor behavior.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:830:301 and 01:960:211 or 01:830:200.
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01:185:411
Undergraduate Seminar in Cognitive Science (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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01:185:413
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science: Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
Investigation of advanced problems and issues in cognitive neuroscience.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201.
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01:185:414
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science: Decision-Making (3)
Investigation of advanced problems and issues in cognitive science and decision-making.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201.
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01:185:415
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science: Language (3)
Investigation of advanced problems and issues in cognitive science and language.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201.
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01:185:417
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science: Perception (3)
Investigation of advanced problems and issues in cognitive science and perception.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201.
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01:185:430
Cognitive Neuroscience through Case Studies (4)
Structure and function of the human brain through case studies of people with developmental and acquired brain disorders.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:185:201 or 01:830:101.
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01:185:495
Senior Honors Thesis (3)
Thesis research under the direction of a faculty adviser.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201 and eligibility for departmental honors and approval of thesis topic by faculty adviser and director of undergraduate studies.
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01:185:496
Senior Honors Thesis (3)
Thesis research under the direction of a faculty adviser.
Prerequisite: 01:185:201, 01:185:495, and eligibility for departmental honors and approval of thesis topic by faculty adviser and director of undergraduate studies.
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