Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - COGS 100 D100

Exploring the Mind (3)

Class Number: 7830

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

The study of the mind is called Cognitive Science. It is interdisciplinary and involves techniques and perspectives from
Psychology, Computing Science, Philosophy, Linguistics and related disciplines.  The main themes of the course are

1)Where our intuitions about minds go wrong
2)Scientific approaches to understanding the mind

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learn where our intuitions about the mind can fail.  Learn the major approaches to understanding the mind.
Practice critical thinking. Practice writing. 

Grading

  • Topic Tests: 80%
  • Assignments: 7%
  • Big Ideas Test: 13%

NOTES:

This course uses mastery grading.  All tests, except the final one may be retaken multiple times.

To earn points for a section, you must earn 90% or better on the test for that topic. 

Assignments are pass/fail, but may be revised if failed.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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