Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - COGS 100 B200

Exploring the Mind (3)

Class Number: 2523

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 6, 2023
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Dec 6, 2023
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Dec 6, 2023
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Dec 6, 2023
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    Open to all students.

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. Students with credit for COGS 200 may not take COGS 100 for further credit. Breadth-Hum/Social Sci/Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This section of COGS 100 is offered as a blended course. Each week students will meet for 2 hours in person and complete 1 hour of course content online either before or after the in-person meeting.

Grading

  • Mid-Term Exam: 2 x 20% each 40%
  • Participation: 10%
  • Writing Assignments: 20%
  • Final Exam: 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All course readings will be available via Canvas or SFU Library.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.