Cognitive Science (COGST)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

COGST 1105

Overview of the science of language, especially its theoretical underpinnings, methods, and major findings. Areas covered include: the relation between sound and meaning in human languages, social variation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LING 1101

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18831 COGST 1105   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18836 COGST 1105   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18837 COGST 1105   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18838 COGST 1105   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18839 COGST 1105   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18840 COGST 1105   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18841 COGST 1105   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18842 COGST 1105   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18843 COGST 1105   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 1111

This course provides a broad overview of design applied various disciplines, scales, and problem contexts, and how design can offer an alternative, and often more human-centered perspective towards solving ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DEA 1110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7911 COGST 1111   LEC 001

    • MWF Weill Hall 226
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kao, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This course is open to all majors. Intended for freshman and sophomores. Please pre-register directly in pre-enrollment if you are interested to take this course. If you do not get a slot through the system, please add your name to the waitlist here and come to the first class: https://forms.gle/zvP4qJneTwvkG5vA9

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

  •  6892 COGST 2230   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 2310

Covers sentential languages, the truth-functional connectives, and their logic; first-order languages, the quantifiers "every" and "some," and their logic. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2310

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17333 COGST 2310   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 247
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Korzukhin, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18382 COGST 2310   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3310

A mathematical study of the formal languages of standard first-order propositional and predicate logic, including their syntax, semantics, and deductive systems. The basic apparatus of model theory will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MATH 2810PHIL 3310PHIL 6310

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17127 COGST 3310   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3330

In this class we will discuss the properties of truth-conditional semantics, with a focus on those phenomena that have been used to question the adequacy of such systems. The course starts of by discussing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  8532 COGST 3330   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3801

Some knowledge of game-theory is essential in today's age of complex decision-making, diplomacy, and corporate strategizing. This course is an introduction to the basic principles of game theory and rational ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3801

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17442 COGST 3801   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4150

Seminar on the essential features and qualities of culture and how it impacts human endeavors.  Because understanding culture necessarily requires interaction across multiple areas of study, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 6150COML 4229PSYCH 4150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8321 COGST 4150   SEM 101

    • T Uris Hall 205
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Christiansen, M

      Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4250

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4250

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7370 COGST 4250   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4265

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4260

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7369 COGST 4265   LAB 401

    • W Malott Hall 207
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Brainerd, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4310

A seminar series examining current and classical ideas in human sciences and the humanities.  Themes vary from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 4330PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17159 COGST 4310   SEM 101

    • M Uris Hall 201
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4625

Advanced discussion of a topic in Philosophy of Mind. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 6620PHIL 4620PHIL 6620

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Emotions and Their Functions

  • 18375 COGST 4625   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  4436 COGST 4700   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6414 COGST 4700   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hale, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6415 COGST 4700   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Goldstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6971 COGST 4700   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Spreng, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6978 COGST 4700   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Reyna, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7296 COGST 4700   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Linster, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7297 COGST 4700   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Swallow, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7503 COGST 4700   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Russo, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8544 COGST 4700   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Christiansen, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8560 COGST 4700   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Cleland, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8564 COGST 4700   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wang, Q

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8576 COGST 4700   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Krumhansl, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8582 COGST 4700   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Cardie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4437 COGST 4710   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7604 COGST 4710   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hodes, H

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

COGST 4740

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 4740CS 5740LING 4474

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6706 COGST 4740   LEC 001

    • TR Olin Hall 155
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Cardie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6020

This hands-on laboratory course will develop research skills in the context of risk and rational decision making in human development from multiple disciplinary perspectives and with respect to different ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 6020

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8381 COGST 6020   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6150

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4150COML 4229PSYCH 4150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8377 COGST 6150   SEM 101

    • T Uris Hall 205
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Christiansen, M

      Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6333

In this class we will discuss the properties of truth-conditional semantics, with a focus on those phenomena that have been used to question the adequacy of such systems. The course starts of by discussing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  8536 COGST 6333   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6620

Advanced discussion of a topic in Philosophy of Mind. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4625PHIL 4620PHIL 6620

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Emotions and Their Functions

  • 18377 COGST 6620   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person