PSYC205L - Foundations of Cognitive Science

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
Dual listed as PHIL 205L This course is an introduction to foundational issues in cognitive science, in which the broad goal is to understand the mind. Cognitive science is interdisciplinary by nature, so in this course we will be integrating theories and data from several fields: experimental psychology, philosophy, linguistics, computer science, anthropology, and neuroscience; all of which, by virtue of their specific histories, assumptions and methodologies, offer unique contributions to our understanding of cognition and associated issues. Along the way we will encounter major themes such as the challenge of integrating these potentially divergent discipline-specific approaches in addressing questions; the strengths and weaknesses of top-down and bottom-up approaches to theorizing in cognitive science; the role cognitive science can play in understanding the nature of consciousness; and the organization of cognitive systems.

Offered When: Periodically
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101L