Cognitive Science (CGSC) Courses
CGSC 5001 [0.5 credit]
Cognition and Artificial Cognitive Systems
An introduction to the contribution of artificial intelligence and computer modeling of cognitive processes to cognitive science.
Cognition and Artificial Cognitive Systems
An introduction to the contribution of artificial intelligence and computer modeling of cognitive processes to cognitive science.
CGSC 5002 [0.5 credit]
Experimental Research in Cognition
An introduction to the contribution of experimental psychology and neuroscience to cognitive science.
Experimental Research in Cognition
An introduction to the contribution of experimental psychology and neuroscience to cognitive science.
CGSC 5003 [0.5 credit]
Cognition and Language
An introduction to the contribution of theoretical linguistics and linguistic research to cognitive science.
Cognition and Language
An introduction to the contribution of theoretical linguistics and linguistic research to cognitive science.
CGSC 5004 [0.5 credit]
Cognition and Conceptual Issues
An introduction to the contribution of philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and other conceptual investigations to cognitive science.
Cognition and Conceptual Issues
An introduction to the contribution of philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and other conceptual investigations to cognitive science.
CGSC 5005 [0.5 credit]
Cognition and Neuroscience
An introduction to the contribution of neuroscience to cognitive science.
Cognition and Neuroscience
An introduction to the contribution of neuroscience to cognitive science.
CGSC 5100 [0.5 credit]
Issues in Cognitive Science
A survey of the central problems and issues of cognitive research to start the process of acquiring the interdisciplinary breadth required to understand research in cognitive science.
Issues in Cognitive Science
A survey of the central problems and issues of cognitive research to start the process of acquiring the interdisciplinary breadth required to understand research in cognitive science.
CGSC 5101 [0.5 credit]
Experimental Methods and Statistics
An introduction to the design of experiments and the statistics needed to interpret data in cognitive science.
Experimental Methods and Statistics
An introduction to the design of experiments and the statistics needed to interpret data in cognitive science.
CGSC 5102 [0.5 credit]
Computational Methods
An introduction to the basic computational skills necessary for cognitive science research.
Computational Methods
An introduction to the basic computational skills necessary for cognitive science research.
CGSC 5303 [0.5 credit]
Linguistic Analysis, Culture and Cognition
Universals of language from a cross-cultural perspective. Study of lesser-known languages leading to critical understanding of universal human concepts and communication practices in culture-specific configurations. Cross-linguistic analysis as a means to general understanding of diversity and universality in human cognition.
Linguistic Analysis, Culture and Cognition
Universals of language from a cross-cultural perspective. Study of lesser-known languages leading to critical understanding of universal human concepts and communication practices in culture-specific configurations. Cross-linguistic analysis as a means to general understanding of diversity and universality in human cognition.
CGSC 5901 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Cognitive Science
Seminar on current, important issues related to Cognition and Neuroscience, Philosophy, Computer Science, Linguistics and/or Psychology. Topics will vary from year to year.
Special Topics in Cognitive Science
Seminar on current, important issues related to Cognition and Neuroscience, Philosophy, Computer Science, Linguistics and/or Psychology. Topics will vary from year to year.
CGSC 5907 [0.5 credit]
Independent Research
Permission to register and approval of research plan must be obtained from the graduate supervisor. A final research report must be filed in the departmental office prior to submission of course grade. The course may be repeated for credit.
Independent Research
Permission to register and approval of research plan must be obtained from the graduate supervisor. A final research report must be filed in the departmental office prior to submission of course grade. The course may be repeated for credit.
CGSC 5908 [1.0 credit]
Research Project
Students may enroll in multiple sections of this course (as necessary) to complete their Research credits.
Research Project
Students may enroll in multiple sections of this course (as necessary) to complete their Research credits.
CGSC 5909 [2.5 credits]
M. Cog. Thesis
M. Cog. Thesis
CGSC 6001 [0.5 credit]
Theory and Methods of Cognitive Science
Introduction to the main epistemological issues in cognitive science and to the diverse methods that researchers use to study cognition.
Theory and Methods of Cognitive Science
Introduction to the main epistemological issues in cognitive science and to the diverse methods that researchers use to study cognition.
CGSC 6002 [0.5 credit]
Methodology Rotation I
Students spend one term in a laboratory or other research venue using a method for studying cognition (behavioural, linguistic-theoretic, computational, conceptual, neuroscientific). Assignments will be as specified by each rotation supervisor.
Methodology Rotation I
Students spend one term in a laboratory or other research venue using a method for studying cognition (behavioural, linguistic-theoretic, computational, conceptual, neuroscientific). Assignments will be as specified by each rotation supervisor.
CGSC 6003 [0.5 credit]
Methodology Rotation II
Students spend one term in a laboratory or other research venue using a different method for studying cognition (behavioural, linguistic-theoretic, computational, conceptual, neuroscientific). Assignments will be as specified by each rotation supervisor.
Methodology Rotation II
Students spend one term in a laboratory or other research venue using a different method for studying cognition (behavioural, linguistic-theoretic, computational, conceptual, neuroscientific). Assignments will be as specified by each rotation supervisor.
CGSC 6004 [0.5 credit]
Cognitive Modelling for Cognitive Science
Introduction to the field of cognitive modelling. Different modelling systems and how to evaluate them against human data; how to create cognitive models using the ACT-R cognitive architecture.
Cognitive Modelling for Cognitive Science
Introduction to the field of cognitive modelling. Different modelling systems and how to evaluate them against human data; how to create cognitive models using the ACT-R cognitive architecture.
Lectures three hours per week.
CGSC 6501 [1.0 credit]
Special Topics in Cognitive Science
Seminar course on a topic of interest to students in Cognitive Science. Topics will vary from year to year.
Special Topics in Cognitive Science
Seminar course on a topic of interest to students in Cognitive Science. Topics will vary from year to year.
Lectures three hours per week.
CGSC 6801 [0.5 credit]
Proseminar in Cognitive Science
A survey of the central problems and issues of natural and artificial cognition and a brief examination of contemporary neuroscience. Compulsory in the first year of registration.
Proseminar in Cognitive Science
A survey of the central problems and issues of natural and artificial cognition and a brief examination of contemporary neuroscience. Compulsory in the first year of registration.
Precludes additional credit in CGSC 6801 [1.0] credit no longer offered.
CGSC 6901 [0.5 credit]
Directed Studies in Cognitive Science I
Directed Studies in Cognitive Science I
CGSC 6902 [0.5 credit]
Directed Studies in Cognitive Science II
Directed Studies in Cognitive Science II
CGSC 6909 [9.0 credits]
Ph.D. Thesis
Ph.D. Thesis
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
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