Courses

Introduces the study of cognitive processes of human beings: sensation, perception, attention, pattern recognition, memory, learning, language, visual thought, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Discusses applications to education, human factors, human computer interaction, law, and other areas of psychology. Prereq., PSYC 1001.

Introduces cognitive science, drawing from psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and linguistics. Studies the linguistic relativity hypothesis, consciousness, categorization, linguistic rules, the mind-body problem, nature versus nurture, conceptual structure and metaphor, logic/problem solving and judgment. Emphasizes the nature, implications, and limitations of the computational model of mind. Prereqs., two of the following: PSYC 2145, LING 2000, CSCI 1300, and PHIL 2440. Same as LING 3005, PHIL 3310, and CSCI 3702.

Provides an introduction to the use of experimental procedures in psychology. Students learn about the logic and design of experiments, the meaning of psychological data, how to analyze and interpret data, and the role of theory in psychology. Prereqs., Psyc 1001 and 3101. Recommended prereq., Psyc 2145.

Advanced course in human cognitive processes. Focuses on attention pattern recognition. Memory, learning, language, visual thought, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Discusses major theories and ideas in terms of the research they have inspired. Emphasis varies with instructor. One lab per week; research project required. Prereqs., PSYC 1001,2145, and 3101. Same as PSYC 5145. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite classes of PSYC 1001, 2145, and 3101.

An introduction to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Provides a survey of the neuropsychological underpinnings for a wide range of cognitive functions: motor control, object recognition, spatial processing, attention, language, memory and emotion. One lab, three lectures per week. Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2012 or NRSC 2100, PSYC 3101 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or APPM 2750 or CHEN 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818. Same as NRSC 4155.

One lab, three lect. per week. Analyzes peripheral and central mechanisms involved in the transduction and interpretation of experience. Gives special attention to vision and audition; major theories in these areas are discussed in terms of research they have inspired. Prereqs., PSYC 1001 and 3101.

Introduction to cognitive neuroscience (how the brain gives rise to thought) using computer simulations based on the neural networks of the brain. Covers a full range of cognitive phenomena including perception and attention, learning and memory, language, and higher-level cognition based on both large-scale cortical neuroanatomy and detailed properties of cortical neural networks. One lab per week. Recommended only for students with a strong interest in the topic, as it requires a combination of computer modeling, neuroscience and cognition. Prereq., PSCY 1001, 2012, 2145, and 3101. Same as PSYC 5175. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Discusses behavior of representative members of each animal phylum. Emphasizes ontogeny of behavior as well as phylogeny. Prereq., PSYC 1001 or EBIO 1210. Same as PSYC 5385.

Instructor consent required. Same as PSYC 4145. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Instructor consent required. Same as PSYC 4175. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Prereq., instructor consent. Same as Psyc 4385.

Provides an advanced and intensive survey to topics in experimental psychology. General areas are higher-level cognition, attention, and learning and memory. Meets seven weeks in the term. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Provides an advanced and intensive survey of topics in experimental psychology. General areas are research methods in cognitive psychology, and low-level perception. Meets seven weeks in the term. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Provides beginning Ph.D. students with a basic introduction to (primarily human) memory research. This is one of the six Cognitive Psychology Proseminar modules that all students in the Cognitive Psychology Ph.D. program are required to take. The seminar will include consideration of theoretical, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience perspectives on memory. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Provides an advanced and intensive survey of topics in experimental psychology. General areas are language and high-level thinking. Meets seven weeks in the term. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.

Provides beginning Ph.D. students with basic introduction to research on executive functions -- a set of general-purpose control processes regulate one's thoughts and behaviors. This is one of the six Cognitive Psychology Proseminar modules that all students in the Cognitive Psychology Ph.D. program are required to take. The seminar will include consideration of theoretical, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience perspectives on executive function. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Provides beginning Ph.D. students with a basic introduction to research on complex human cognition. This is one of the six Cognitive Psychology Proseminar modules that all students in the Cognitive Psychology Ph.D. program are required to take. The seminar will include consideration of theoretical, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience perspectives. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Advanced seminar dealing with different specialized topics, at the discretion of the instructor, in different years. Topics chosen are within the broad range of experimental psychology. Instructor consent required. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Addresses topics in the experimental psychology of human memory. Content varies from semester to semester, depending on interests of faculty and students. a sample topic is the long-term retention of skills. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or related disciplines.

Independent, interdisciplinary research project in cognitive science for advanced graduate students pursuing a joint PhD in an approved core discipline and cognitive science. Research projects integrate at least two areas within the cognitive sciences: psychology, computer science, linguistics, education, philosophy. Students need commitments from two mentors for their project. Prereq., CSCI 6402 or EDUC 6504 or LING 6200 or PHIL 6310 or PSYC 6200. Recommended prereq., CSCI 7762 or EDUC 6505 or LING 7762or PHIL 7310 or PSYC 7762. Same as LING 7415, CSCI 7412, PHIL 7415, and EDUC 6506. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Independent, interdisciplinary research project in cognitive science for advanced graduate students pursuing a joint PhD in an approved core discipline and cognitive science. Research projects integrate at least two areas within the cognitive sciences: psychology, computer science, linguistics, education, philosophy. Students need commitments from two mentors for their project. Prereq., LING 7415 or PSCY 7415 or CSCI 7412 or EDUC 6506. Same as LING 7425, CSCI 7422, PHIL 7425, and EDUC 6516. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Interdisciplinary reading of innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Participants share interdisciplinary perspectives through in-class and online discussion and analysis of controversial texts and of their own research in cognitive science. Required for joint PhD in cognitive science. Prereq., graduate standing. Same as CSCI 7762, EDUC 6505, and LING 7762.

Reading of interdisciplinary innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Students participate in the LCS Distinguished Speakers series that hosts internationally recognized cognitive scientists who share and discuss their current research. Session discussions include analysis of leading edge and controversial new approaches in cognitive science. Restricted to students enrolled in LCS Cognitive Science Academic Programs. Same as LING 7775, CSCI 7772, EDUC 7775, SLHS 7775, and PHIL 7810.