PSY 0005 - Introduction Cognitive Science

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence, bringing together psychology, philosophy, computer science, linguistics, anthropology, and neuroscience. This course will describe how the different methodologies and theories of these disciplines contribute to big open issues such as the real nature of mental representation, expertise, and consciousness. It will focus on a few fundamental questions in cognitive science research: What kinds of representations are needed to explain human intelligence or to develop computer intelligence? Is a scientific understanding of mind possible? This course is truly interdisciplinary.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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