COGSCI131

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COGSCI 131 - Computational Models of Cognition

Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

COGSCI

Course Number

131

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Computational Models of Cognition

Course Description

This course will provide advanced students in cognitive science and computer science with the skills to develop computational models of human cognition, giving insight into how people solve challenging computational problems, as well as how to bring computers closer to human performance. The course will explore three ways in which researchers have attempted to formalize cognition -- symbolic approaches, neural networks, and probability and statistics -- considering the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

4

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8

Term

Summer

Weeks

8 weeks

Weeks

8

Lecture Hours Min

6

Lecture Hours Max

8

Discussion Hours Max

2

Outside Work Hours

14.5

Outside Work Hours Min

14.5

Outside Work Hours Max

14.5