Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - COGS 100 D200

Exploring the Mind (3)

Class Number: 10438

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2019
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Dec 9, 2019
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Instructor:

    Margaret Grant

  • Prerequisites:

    Open to all students. Students with credit for COGS 200 may not take COGS 100 for further credit.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a basic integrative overview of how cognitive science aspires to integrate the empirical findings, theories, and methods of psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computing science and philosophy. Breadth-Hum/Social Sci/Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

After taking this course, students should be able to:
·       Describe the interdisciplinary nature of the field of cognitive science, and how the fields of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and computing science contribute to this field.
·       Begin to analyze the behaviour of the mind in terms of component representations and procedures.
·       Relate the cognitive science approach to their everyday experiences.

Grading

  • Tentative Grading Scheme
  • On-line participation: 10%
  • Homework assignments: 30%
  • Mid-term exam (in class): 25%
  • Final Exam: 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mind: Introduction to Cognitive Science, 2nd edition, Paul Thagard
  Additional readings made available through Canvas and SFU Library.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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