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Introduction to Cognitive Science

PSYCH 5612: Introduction to Cognitive Science

Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary study of the nature of human thought; psychological, philosophical, linguistic, and artificial intelligence approaches to knowledge representation.
Prereq: A total of 12 cr hrs from any of the following areas: CSE, Ling, Philos, or Psych, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 612, CSE 5531 (612), Ling 5612 (Linguist 612), or Philos 5830 (612). Cross-listed in CSE 5531, Ling 5612, and Philos 5830.
Credit Hours
3

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 


Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving

Communication

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes

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