Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - COGS 100 D100

Exploring the Mind (3)

Class Number: 6124

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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.

Grading

  • In-class assignments (5 quizzes in total, plus retake opportunities): 50%
  • Take-home writing assignments (6 in total): 30%
  • Final exam (in-class; final day of class): 20%
  • Participation (extra credit): 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None. All readings will be made available on Canvas.

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

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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