Cognitive Science (COGST)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

COGST 1111

This course focuses on how leaders in a variety of fields use design as a social change agent.  It interweaves theories of leadership and creative problem-solving through case study examinations of a wide ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DEA 1110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17356 COGST 1111   LEC 001

  • Lab fee: $15 (charged to bursar bill).

COGST 2230

Introduction to psychology from a biological perspective, which focuses on brain mechanisms of behavior. Topics include the structure and function of the nervous system, physiological approaches ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 2230

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16845 COGST 2230   LEC 001

COGST 2264

An introduction to neurolinguistics, this course surveys topics such as aphasia, hemispheric lateralization and speech comprehension as they are studied via neuroimaging, intracranial recording and other ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 2264

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16128 COGST 2264   LEC 001

COGST 3300

Covers the basic ideas and techniques involved in computational neuroscience. Surveys diverse topics, including neural dynamics of small networks of cells, neural coding, learning in neural networks and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17041 COGST 3300   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Laboratory optional. Combined with: BIONB 3300BME 3300COGST 3300PSYCH 3300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17042 COGST 3300   LEC 002

  • 17043 COGST 3300   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Linster, C

COGST 3370

Surveys basic issues, methods, and research in the study of first-language acquisition. Considers major theoretical positions in the field in the light of experimental studies in first-language acquisition ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 3370LING 4436PSYCH 4360

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17091 COGST 3370   LEC 001

COGST 3420

Our present technology allows us to transmit and display information through a variety of media. To make the most of these media channels, it is important to consider the limitations and abilities of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3420PSYCH 6420VISST 3342

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6426 COGST 3420   LEC 001

  • Recommended prerequisite: PSYCH 2050. 4-credit option is by permission of faculty.

COGST 4260

Focusses on the ecology and evolution of the neuronal processes concerned with the acquisition, retention, and use of information. We will discuss the potential for natural selection to shape cognitive ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 4260PSYCH 6260

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17573 COGST 4260   LEC 001

COGST 4270

Seminar surveying a cross-section of modern theories, methods, and research pertaining to the origin and evolution of language. Considers evidence from psychology, the cognitive neurosciences, comparative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 4270

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16568 COGST 4270   SEM 101

COGST 4310

A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 4330LING 4310PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Consciousness & Free Will

  • 16318 COGST 4310   LEC 001

COGST 4350

Offered to students who are currently conducting research or planning to do research in the near future on one of the three topics-memory, self, or emotion. The course examines current data and theories ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  9568 COGST 4350   SEM 101

COGST 4700

Experience in planning, conducting, and reporting independent laboratory, field, and/or library research in an interdisciplinary area relevant to Cognitive Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6159 COGST 4700   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Lust, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8616 COGST 4700   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Hale, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8617 COGST 4700   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Goldstein, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18494 COGST 4700   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Spreng, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18627 COGST 4700   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Cutting, J

COGST 4710

Provides a research workshop in which undergraduate students who are engaged in research in a particular area relevant to cognitive science can meet across disciplines to learn and practice the essentials ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6160 COGST 4710   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Lust, B

COGST 4740

Computationally oriented introduction to natural language processing, the goal of which is to enable computers to use human languages as input, output, or both. Possible topics include parsing, grammar ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 4740CS 5740LING 4474

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9292 COGST 4740   LEC 001

COGST 6390

This research seminar is offered to graduate students who are currently conducting research or planning to do research in the near future on any of the three topics – autobiographical memory, self, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  9803 COGST 6390   SEM 101