PSYCHC120

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PSYCH C120 - Basic Issues in Cognition

Psychology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

PSYCH

Course Number

C120

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Basic Issues in Cognition

Course Description

Theoretical foundations and current controversies in cognitive science will be discussed. Basic issues in cognition--including perception, imagery, memory, categorization, thinking, judgment, and development--will be considered from the perspectives of philosophy, psychology, computer science, and physiology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the nature, implications, and limitations of the computational model of mind.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Breadth

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Cross-Listed Course(s)

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

2

Maximum Hours

4

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Maximum Hours

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

8

Minimum Hours

3.5

Maximum Hours

5.5

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Maximum Hours

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

11.5

Maximum Hours

11.5

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

6

Minimum Hours

5

Maximum Hours

7.5

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Maximum Hours

2.5

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

15

Maximum Hours

15