COGS - Cognitive Science Minor
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What is a mind? Is it unique to humanity, or unique to living beings? How do people think, perceive, and feel? What does it mean to be conscious? How does our understanding change with technological developments surrounding the brain and computers? These are a few of the central questions of cognitive science, the interdisciplinary study of the mind. Cognitive scientists study robots, machine learning, the origins of human language, sensory augmentation, and the many behavioral and technological innovations designed to change the way we think, feel, or talk.
The cognitive science minor comprises six courses that explore the diverse approaches to understanding and investigating the mind. Three courses must be in the core areas of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and two courses serve as electives in the wider aspects of cognitive study. An integrating exercise is also required, in the form of either a related seminar, an independent study, or an expansion of a project or thesis in the major discipline. At least one course needs to be at the 300 level or above, and all courses must be approved by the coordinator. Students must receive at least a C- in any course for it to be counted toward the minor.
The cognitive science minor comprises six courses that explore the diverse approaches to understanding and investigating the mind. Three courses must be in the core areas of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and two courses serve as electives in the wider aspects of cognitive study. An integrating exercise is also required, in the form of either a related seminar, an independent study, or an expansion of a project or thesis in the major discipline. At least one course needs to be at the 300 level or above, and all courses must be approved by the coordinator. Students must receive at least a C- in any course for it to be counted toward the minor.
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Undergraduate