Cognitive Science (COGST)Arts and Sciences
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Classes
COGST 1111
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: DEA 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF M Van Rensselaer Hall G71
Instructors
Danko, S
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Additional Information
Lab fee: $15 (charged to bursar bill).
COGST 2230
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 2230
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
Instructors
Devoogd, T
COGST 2264
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 2264
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Hale, J
COGST 3300
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 3300, BME 3300, COGST 3300, PSYCH 3300
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 217
Instructors
Linster, C
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture. Laboratory optional. Combined with: BIONB 3300, BME 3300, COGST 3300, PSYCH 3300
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 217
Instructors
Linster, C
COGST 3370
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HD 3370, LING 4436, PSYCH 4360
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Rockefeller Hall 132
Instructors
Lust, B
COGST 3420
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 3420, PSYCH 6420, VISST 3342
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 251
Instructors
Field, D
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Additional Information
Recommended prerequisite: PSYCH 2050. 4-credit option is by permission of faculty.
Department Consent Required (Add)
COGST 4260
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 4260, PSYCH 6260
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 494
Instructors
Ophir, A
COGST 4270
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 4270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Uris Hall 205
Instructors
Christiansen, M
COGST 4310
Course Description
A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 4330, LING 4310, PSYCH 4320
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Consciousness & Free Will
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Uris Hall 260
Instructors
Edelman, S
COGST 4350
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AAS 4310, COGST 6390, HD 4310, HD 6390
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall 157
Instructors
Wang, Q
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
COGST 4700
Course Description
Experience in planning, conducting, and reporting independent laboratory, field, and/or library research in an interdisciplinary area relevant to Cognitive Science. view course details
COGST 4710
Course Description
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
COGST 4740
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CS 4740, CS 5740, LING 4474
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Phillips Hall 101
Instructors
Cardie, C
COGST 6390
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AAS 4310, COGST 4350, HD 4310, HD 6390
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall 157
Instructors
Wang, Q