COGS 222(S) Minds, Brains, and Intelligent Behavior: An Introduction to Cognitive Science (Same as INTR 222, Philosophy 222 and Psychology 222) (Q)
This course will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to the study of intelligent systems, both natural and artificial. Cognitive science synthesizes research
from cognitive psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, and
contemporary philosophy. Special attention will be given to the philosophical
foundations of cognitive science, information theory, symbolic and connectionist architectures, the neural basis of cognition, perception, learning and memory,
language, action, reasoning, expert systems, and artificial intelligence.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: several short papers and self-paced
weekly computer lab exercises.
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Philosophy 102 or Computer Science 134 or
permission of instructors. Background in more than one of these is recommended. Enrollment limit: 25 (expected: 25). Preference given to first- and second-year students.
Satisfies one semester of the Division II requirement.