25 courses with the subject COGS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COGS 007Introduction to Cognitive Science4
What is a mind? How is the mind related to the brain? Could we make an artificial mind? Issues concerning knowledge representation and intelligence in minds and computers as investigated by psychologists, philosophers, linguists, neuroscientists, and researchers in artificial intelligence. Attribute/Distribution: SW
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, NW, SS, SW, W
The architecture and dynamics of the human mind: How we acquire knowledge through perception, represent and activate it in memory, and use it to communicate, make decisions, solve problems, and reason creatively. May not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 or COGS 007 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
COGS 127(CSE 127) Survey of Artificial Intelligence3
An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). AI concepts, systems, and history. Prerequisites: CSE 004 or CSE 007 or CSE 012 Attribute/Distribution: Q
COGS 140(ANTH 140, MLL 140) Introduction to Linguistics4
Relationship between language and mind; formal properties of language; language and society; how languages change over time. May not be taken pass/fail. Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Research under the direct supervision of a faculty member in the cognitive science program. Students must arrange the particular project with a faculty member before enrolling. Consent of program director required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
Perception and cognitive neuroscience as the link between mental processes and their biological bases. Visual and auditory perception; the control of action; neuropsychological syndromes of perception, language, memory, and thought; neural network (connectionist) models of mental processes. May not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 or COGS 007 Attribute/Distribution: NS, NW
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in cognitive psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 117 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 117, COGS 117
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in cognitive neuroscience. Prerequisites: PSYC 176 or COGS 176 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 176, COGS 176
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, NW, SS, SW, W
COGS 233(ASIA 233, MLL 233) Multilingualism & Cultural Identity: How Language Shapes Who We Are4
Language, as a fundamental mode of communication, plays a crucial role in how individuals and communities form and express diverse identities, including cultural identities. This course introduces the concepts of cultural identity in multilingual settings. It focuses specifically on minority groups in the US such as Asian-American and beyond. Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, SW
An exploration of the mind-body problem. Are the body and mind distinct substances (dualism); or is there only body (materialism); or only mind (idealism)? Other views to be considered include behaviorism (the view that behavior can be explained without recourse to mental states), and the view that the mind is a complex computer. Student must have completed at least one Philosophy course at the 100-level. Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU
COGS 251(PHIL 251) Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science4
Cognitive Science is the study of aspects of natural and artificial minds: perception, cognition, reasoning, action, and language. Several fields intersect here: artificial intelligence, linguistics, cognitive psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. Central issues include: the nature of representation, the boundaries of cognitive science, and consciousness. We will survey the foundational philosophical aspects of these issues within Cognitive Science. Student must have completed at least one Philosophy course at the 100-level, or major in Cognitive Science. Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU
COGS 252(COMM 252) Social and Psychological Effects of Communication Technology4
Communication technology, ranging from the Internet and social media to robots and the Internet of Things, has changed the ways that we communicate, think and behave, and reshaped our society as a result. In this class, we discuss the impact of communication technology and the social and psychological mechanisms through which such impact is made possible. Specifically, we will look at how technology affects cognition, attitude and action of individuals and among groups. Open to all students. Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HU, SS, W
Supervised participation in various aspects of the teaching of a course. Consent of instructor, department chairperson, and permission of the Dean required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
COGS 301Senior Project in Cognitive Science: Proposal3
For students not intending to apply for program Honors. Background reading and preparation of a short written proposal are conducted in the first semester in consultation with a faculty adviser. Consent of program director and project adviser required. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
COGS 302Senior Project in Cognitive Science: Execution3
For students not intending to apply for program Honors. Execution of the project is conducted in the second semester in consultation with a faculty adviser. A presentation will be given at the end of the semester. Consent of program director and project adviser required. Prerequisites: COGS 301 Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
COGS 327(CSE 327) Artificial Intelligence Theory and Practice3
Detailed analysis of a broad range of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and systems. Problem solving, knowledge representation, reasoning, planning, uncertainty and machine learning. Applications of AI to areas such as natural language processing, vision, and robotics. Prerequisites: CSE 017 and CSE 140 Attribute/Distribution: Q
Independent research in cognitive science with a faculty advisor. Students must arrange the particular project with a faculty advisor before enrolling. Consent of program director required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
COGS 381Honors Thesis in Cognitive Science: Proposal4
For students with 3.3 or higher major and overall GPA by the spring of the junior year, who want to undertake a project with the potential for program Honors. Literature review and preparation of a written proposal are conducted in the first semester in consultation with a faculty adviser. An oral presentation will be given at end of the semester. Consent of program director and project adviser required. Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
COGS 382Honors Thesis in Cognitive Science: Project Execution and Thesis4
For students with 3.3 or higher major and overall GPA by the spring of the junior year. Project execution and preparation of the written report is conducted in the second semester. An oral presentation will be given at the end of the semester. Theses will be evaluated for Honors by three cognitive science faculty. Consent of program director and project adviser required. Prerequisites: COGS 381 Attribute/Distribution: CC, W
Topics vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HU, SS, W
Study of a topic not covered in regular course offerings. By arrangement with a consulting faculty member. Consent of program director required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
COGS 423(PSYC 423) Foundations of Cognitive Science3
Survey of fundamental theory and methodologies from artificial intelligence, linguistics, cognitive psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, as well as salient research problems such as knowledge acquisition and representation, natural language processing, skill acquisition, perception and action, and the philosophical question of intentionality.
