COGSCIC131

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COGSCI C131 - Computational Models of Cognition

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

Subject

COGSCI

Course Number

C131

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

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Prerequisites

Calculus, discrete mathematics, CogSci 1/1b/N1, Computer Science 61A, or equivalents.

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 Restrictions.

Students will receive no credit for COG SCI C131 after completing COG SCI 131.

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

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8