Cognitive Science
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Cognitive Science Major - Arts and Sciences, B.A. Degree

50-51cr

A. Core Requirements41-42 cr
  • Cog 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
  • Cog 266 - Brains Minds & Consciousness
  • Cog 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes
  • Cog 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar
  • Ant 344 - Language and Culture
  • Csc 212 - Principles of Programming
  • Csc 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology
  • Lin 100 - Introduction to Linguistics
  • Phl 309 - Logic, Language, and Thought
  • Phl 471 - Philosophy of Mind
  • Psy 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
  • Psy 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
  • Psy 305/405 - Cognition
B. Learning Agreement9 cr
  • A student, along with a faculty member, will devise a learning agreement containing a minimum of 9 credit hours, which are at the 300- or 400-level. The proposed agreement is to be submitted to the Cognitive Science Program Faculty Committee and the Cognitive Science Director for approval, typically by the end of the student's sophomore year. The sequence of courses comprising the learning agreement may be from any one of several different departments participating in the Cognitive Science Program.
C. Cognate0 cr
  • None
Note: A C- or better must be earned in all core courses.

Cognitive Science Major - Arts and Sciences, B.S. Degree

68-71cr

A. Core Requirements59-62 cr
  • Cog 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
  • Cog 266 - Brains, Minds, and Consciousness
  • Cog 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes
  • Cog 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar
  • Ant 344 - Language and Culture
  • Csc 212 - Principles of Programming
  • Csc 221 - Foundations of Computer Science
  • Csc 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology
  • Csc 350 - Computational Linguistics
  • Csc 416 - Artificial Intelligence Programming Languages
  • Csc 466 - Artificial Intelligence and Heuristic Programming
  • Lin 100 - Introduction to Linguistics
  • Phl 309 - Logic, Language, and Thought
  • Phl 471 - Philosophy of Mind
  • Psy 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
  • Psy 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
  • All of the following three topics in Psychology courses (one must be taken at the 400-level)
B. Learning Agreement9 cr
  • A student, along with a faculty member, will devise a learning agreement containing a minimum of 9 credit hours, which are at the 300- or 400-level. The proposed agreement is to be submitted to the Cognitive Science Program Faculty Committee and the Cognitive Science Director for approval, typically by the end of the student's sophomore year. The sequence of courses comprising the learning agreement may be from any one of several different departments participating in the Cognitive Science Program.
C. Cognate Requirements0 cr
  • None
Note: A C- or better must be earned in all core courses.

Cognitive Science Minor - Arts and Sciences21-24cr

A. Core Requirements6 cr
  • Cog 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
  • Cog 266 - Brains, Minds, and Consciousness
B. Electives15-18 cr
  • Five courses selected from the following:
    • Ant 344 - Language and Culture
    • Csc 212 - Principles of Programming
    • Csc 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology
    • Cog 366 - (CSC 366) Computational Models of Cognitive Processes
    • Cog 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar
    • Lin 100 - Introduction to Linguistics
    • Phl 309 - Logic, Language, and Thought
    • Psy 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
    • Psy 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
    • Psy 305/405 - Cognition
C. Cognate Requirements0 cr
  • None
 Last Updated: 7/9/07