PSYC-3005 (3) Cognitive Science

Provides an introductory survey of influential models, theoretical approaches, and methods of cognitive science. Emphasizes and explains the convergence by work in multiple fields - including psychology and neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, and philosophy - on the idea that mental activity is a form of computation. Students from diverse backgrounds are introduced to a wide range of methods and approaches, including behavioral and neuroimaging experimental approaches, computational modeling, and philosophical work. Department enforced prereqs., two of the following: PSYC 2145, LING 2000, CSCI 1300 and PHIL 2440. Same as LING 3005, PHIL 3310, and CSCI 3702.