| 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
Since 2003, twenty-seven Alma College students have won prestigious national fellowships, scholarships and awards, including 15 Fulbright fellowships and multiple Truman, Udall, and Gates-Cambridge scholarships.
Graduate Profile
James Woolcock
Graduation: 1975
Major: Psychology
At Alma College, James Woolcock not only learned the tools he needed for a 30-year career in psychology but also realized the importance of a liberal arts education.
“In addition to the wonderful staff in the Psychology Department, I owe a good deal of my professional success to two men: Dr. Ron Massanari and Dr. M.J.J. Smith,” the 1975 graduate says. “They taught me to think critically and, most importantly, to write. Those two intellectual skills are the hallmarks of a liberal arts education.”