Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - COGS 110 D900

Learning in Everyday Life: The Art and Science of Hacking your Brain (3)

Class Number: 6984

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to learning and decision-making in everyday life. Projects in this course piggyback on each student's other coursework or outside interests and so are directly relevant to their personal circumstances. This course gives students the knowledge necessary to make any learning situation easier and more fun. Breadth-Hum/Social Sci/Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course focuses on the application of cognitive science to the study of every-day learning problems. Students will learn to apply the cognitive science of memory to become better students, to practice more effectively, and to help avoid procrastination.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Decison making, procrastination, goals, habbits, classical conditioning , reinforcement learning, the nature of human memory, 
mnemonics, expertise, history of learning research.

Grading

  • 8 pass/fail quizzes: 72%
  • Final Exam: 16%
  • 2 Assignments: 12%

NOTES:

This course is a B for Science, Social Science AND Humanities. Take it now, use it fulfill whatever requirements you need later.

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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS