Cross Listed as PHIL222, PSYC222
This course will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to the study of intelligent systems, both natural and artificial. Cognitive science synthesizes research from cognitive psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, and contemporary philosophy. Special attention will be given to the philosophical foundations of cognitive science, representation and computation in symbolic and connectionist architectures, concept acquisition, problem solving, perception, language, semantics, reasoning, and artificial intelligence.
Class Format: lecture/discussion
Requirements/Evaluation: midterm and final exams, and self-paced weekly computer lab exercises
Additional Info:
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Philosophy 102 or Computer Science 134; background in more than one of these is recommended
Enrollment Preference: first-and second-year students
Department Notes:
Material and Lab Fees:
Distribution Notes:
Divisional Attributes: Division II
Other Attributes: PSYC 200-level Group A Courses
Enrollment Limit: 25
Expected Enrollment: 25
| CLASSES | ATTR | INSTRUCTORS | TIMES |
|---|---|---|---|
| COGS222-01(F) LEC Intro to Cognitive Science |  |
Kris N. Kirby |
TR 09:55 AM-11:10 AM Physics 205 |