Cognitive Science (COGST)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.
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- Schedule of Classes - January 31, 2019 7:14PM EST
- Course Catalog - January 31, 2019 7:15PM EST
Classes
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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- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Devoogd, T
COGST 2310
Course Description
Covers sentential languages, the truth-functional connectives, and their logic; first-order languages, the quantifiers "every" and "some," and their logic. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Malott Hall 228-Bache Aud
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Kocurek, A
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- M Rockefeller Hall 112
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Staff
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- R Rockefeller Hall 122
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Staff
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- R Rockefeller Hall 115
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COGST 2621
Course Description
Throughout history, metaphors drawn from technology of the time have been proposed to understand how the mind works. While Locke likened the newborn's mind to a blank slate, Freud compared the mind to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHIL 2621
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Starr, W
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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Meeting Pattern
- MW Caldwell Hall 100
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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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- MW Caldwell Hall 100
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Linster, C
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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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 251
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Field, D
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Additional Information
Recommended prerequisite: PSYCH 2050. 4-credit option is by permission of faculty.
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COGST 3801
Course Description
A modicum of game-theoretic knowledge is essential in today's age of complex diplomacy and corporate strategizing. This introductory course is meant to familiarize students with the basic principles of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3801
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 132-HEC Aud
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Basu, K
COGST 4250
Course Description
Introductory laboratory-based course focusing on basic foundations in translational research on decision making across the lifespan. The course introduces students to hands-on applications of research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HD 4250
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- W Fernow Hall G01
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Reyna, V
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COGST 4265
Course Description
Laboratory-based course focusing on basic foundations in translational research on the neuroscience of human memory and memory development. Students attend a weekly lab meeting for 1.5 hours per week, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HD 4260
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W Fernow Hall G01
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Brainerd, C
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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, PSYCH 6270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- T Uris Hall 205
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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, PSYCH 4320
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Inconvenient Truths: A Realistic Look at Human Nat
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- M Uris Hall 494
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Edelman, S
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Staff
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
COGST 4740
Course Description
This course constitutes an introduction to natural language processing (NLP), the goal of which is to enable computers to use human languages as input, output, or both. NLP is at the heart of many of today's ... 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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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 155
Instructors
Cardie, C