| COG 120. | Introduction to Cognitive Science | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 credits | ||
| Introduces the constituent disciplines of Cognitive Science and explores relationships among these disciplines in the study of the mind. Conducted in classroom and laboratory. Team taught by faculty from at least two of the member disciplines. | ||
| COG 180. | Topics in Cognitive Science | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| COG 120 | ||
| Exploration of an area introduced in COG 120. Possible topics: mental images, language of thought, child's theory of mind, scripts, prototypes and schemas, consciousness. Orientation to the relevant literature. May be repeated for credit for distinct topics. | ||
| COG *280. | Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| COG 120 or 180 | ||
| In-depth study of a selected topic in Cognitive Science or a constituent discipline. Possible topics: neural networks, natural language processing, neuroscientific approaches, discourse analysis, philosophy of the mind. May be repeated for credit for distinct topics. | ||
| COG *399. | Independent Study | |
| 1-4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| COG *480. | Seminar in Cognitive Science | |
| 4 credits | ||
| COG 120, 180 and Permission | ||
| Critical consideration of current research in Cognitive Science or across constituent disciplines. Student papers and projects reflect emphasis on skills in the evaluation, integration and formulation of inquiry within and across disciplines. Team taught by faculty from at least two of the member disciplines. | ||
| COG *499. | Independent Study | |
| 1-4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
Courses
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Student Profile
Elizabeth Saylor
Graduation: 2008
Major: Exercise and Health Science
Elizabeth Saylor knew she wanted to major in exercise and health science and Alma attracted her with its reputation and cadaver lab.
“I wanted to go somewhere that had small class sizes but still offered lots of opportunities,” the Allen Park senior says. “At Alma, I am able to not only learn all of the facts I need to go on in EHS, but also to acquire a good grasp of the big picture — how ’health’ really encompasses so many different things.”