Cognitive Science–B.S.

A. Core Requirements (59-62 cr)

• COG 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
• COG 266 - Brains, Minds and Consciousness
• COG 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes
• COG 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar
• ANT 344 - Language and Culture
• CSC 212 - Principles of Programming
• CSC 221 - Foundations of Computer Science
• CSC 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology
• CSC 350 - Computational Linguistics
• CSC 416 - Artificial Intelligence Programming Languages
• CSC 466 - Artificial Intelligence and Heuristic Programming
• LIN 100 - Introduction to Linguistics
• PHL 309 - Logic, Language, and Thought
• PHL 471 - Philosophy of Mind
• PSY 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
• PSY 290 - Research Methods in Psychology

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• All of the following three Psychology courses (one must be taken at the 400-level)

• PSY 301 - Perception

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• PSY 401 - Perception

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• PSY 303 - Biopsychology

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• PSY 403 - Biopsychology

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• PSY 305 - Cognition

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• PSY 405 - Cognition

B. Learning Agreement (9 cr)

• A student, along with a faculty member, will devise a learning agreement containing a minimum of nine credit hours, which are at the 300- or 400-level. The proposed agreement is to be submitted to the Cognitive Science Program Faculty Committee and the Cognitive Science Director for approval, typically by the end of the student’s sophomore year. The sequence of courses comprising the learning agreement may be from different departments.

C. Cognate Requirements (None)

Note: A C- or better must be earned in all core courses.