Cognitive Science Major

Course Title
Major Requirements (16 units)
3 introductory courses:
COG_SCI 207-0 Introduction to Cognitive Modeling
COG_SCI 210-0 Language and the Brain
COG_SCI 211-0 Learning, Representation & Reasoning
3 basic methodology courses:
EECS 110-0 Introduction to Computer Programming
or EECS 111-0 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
PSYCH 201-0 Statistical Methods in Psychology
COG_SCI 202-0 Evaluating Evidence (PSYCH 205-0 Research Methods in Psychology may be substituted for COG_SCI 202-0 Evaluating Evidence)
3 core courses: 1 course each from three of the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence
EECS 348-0 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYCH 212-0 Introduction to Neuroscience
PSYCH 361-0 Brain Damage and the Mind
CSD 303-0 Brain and Cognition
Cognitive Psychology
PSYCH 228-0 Cognitive Psychology
Learning Sciences
LOC 308-0 Redesigning Everyday Organizations
LOC 313-0 Learning and Thinking in Organizations
Linguistics
LING 250-0 Sound Patterns in Human Language
LING 260-0 Formal Analysis of Words & Sentences
LING 270-0 Meaning
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 225-0 Minds and Machines
PHIL 325-0 Philosophy of Mind
Music Cognition
MUS_THRY 251-0 Music and Mind
1 advanced proseminar:
COG_SCI 366-0 Cognitive Science Proseminar (ideally should be taken in sophomore year)
6 advanced electives, at least 3 in a concentration listed below and at least 2 outside that area, chosen from:
Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology
Communication Science and Disorders
Culture and Cognition
Learning and Instruction
Linguistics
Music Cognition
Philosophy
Other 300- and 400-level courses may be counted as advanced electives with consent of the cognitive science adviser.
Independent study (399) in cognitive science or in one of the departments listed above, which is strongly recommended, may count as an advanced elective.
For students pursuing honors, the second quarter COG_SCI 398-2 Senior Thesis Seminar may count as an advanced elective.