CGSC 170 - Introduction to Cognitive Science

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.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: A&S GROUP C: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically