0514-531 - Language and Problem Solving

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Perhaps the most significant cognitive capacity of human beings is their use and understanding of language. This course examines the structure of language and its relationship to thought, and surveys contemporary theory and research on the comprehension and production of spoken and written language. Applications such as artificial speech recognition are discussed. The course also surveys the psychological literature on reasoning and problem solving and examines attempts in artificial intelligence to simulate human performance in these areas. Required information processing track course for psychology majors. Students may take this course for liberal arts or institute elective credit. (0514-210, 350, 400) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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