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CGSC 170 - Introduction to Cognitive Science (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
INTRO TO COG SCI
Component: Lecture
Examines three approaches to the study of cognition: The mind as a special type of computer; the mind as an artificial neural network; the mind as brain. Evaluates each view by examining its usefulness for understanding cognitive tasks (vision, memory, language, consciousness), cognitive dysfunction (autism, aphasia, etc), and artificial intelligence.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring