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Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science Course Offerings

COGS–111 Introduction to Cognitive Science (3 credits)
Introduces basic concepts, issues, and methodologies associated with the study of human cognition. Insights appropriately drawn from several fields including biology, computer science, philosophy, and psychology. Fall, spring.
COGS–498 Seminar in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology (3 credits)
Explores a specific interdisciplinary topic that is pertinent to the contemporary study of cognition and behavior. (Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes; however, it may be counted only once as a requirement toward the cognitive science major.) Prerequisite: Four other courses in cognitive science, philosophy, psychology, or neuroscience.
COGS–499 Independent Study in Cognition and Behavior (1-3 credits)
Offers research on special problems or persons under the direction of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the cognitive science program.