Computer Science 131 - Introduction to Cognitive Science

Institution:

Bard College

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Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychology How do brains make minds? Can computers think? Is my dog conscious? Cognitive science assumes that the brain is some sort of computational engine and, beginning with that premise, attempts to answer such questions. The course is taught by faculty in biology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, and psychology, who combine their approaches to explore how humans and other intelligent systems feel, perceive, reason, and act. In particular, the course focuses on the fundamental importance of language, signaling, and representation at many levels. Laboratories provide analysis of neural and behavioral data as well as computational modeling. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or the equivalent.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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