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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
COGS501
Semester: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
English
Course Content: 

This course introduces various empirical domains and research methods of cognitive science. First, history of cognitive science and debates in the field will be introduced. Subsequently, the major empirical research domains of cognitive science will be covered such as language, vision, attention, learning and memory, theory of mind, action, evolution, brain, emotional and social aspects of cognition. The course aims at providing an overview of the interdisciplinary field of cognitive science and to motivate students to further explore the various tracks offered by the program in their subsequent studies.

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion
Assessment Methods: 
A: Exam, G: Participation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Can retrieve learned knowledge on the history and methods of cognitive science. 1,2,3,4 1,2 B,G
Can discuess classical and contemporary cognitive scientific findings and theories 1,2,3,4 1,2 B,G
Can interpret the progress in cognitive science in terms of the philosophical relation between mind and brain 1,2,3,4 1,2 B,G
Can write original reviews on the history, methods, and philosophy of cognitive science. 1,2,3,4,9 1,2 B

Course Flow

Week Topics Study Materials
1 The phases of Cognitive Science Articles
2 Intro to Cognitive Science Book, Articles
3 Cognitivist approach to Cognitive Science – A.I. Articles
4 Cognitivist approach to Cognitive Science – Cognitive Psychology Book, Articles
5 Connectionist approach to Cognitive Science - Modeling Articles
6 Connectionist approach to Cognitive Science - Neuroscience Articles
7 Mind-brain identity theories in Philosophy of Mind Book
8 Functionalist theories in Philosophy of Mind Book
9 The problem of phenomental experience and qualia Book
10 Consciousness Book
11 Sensorimotor Contingency theory Articles
12 Embodied cognition and Meaning Articles, class notes
13 Embodied cognition and Perception Articles, class notes
14 Film Screening Film reviews

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Kolak, Hirstein, Mandik & Waskan (2006). Cognitive Science: An introduction to mind and brain. New York, NY: Routledge

 

David J. Chalmers (ed) 2002. Philosophy of Mind: Classical & contemporary readings. New York, NY: Oxford

Presentation files & Classical and contemporary articles

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
In term homeworks 2 50
Participation 1 15
Final homework 1 35
Total   100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade   35
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade   65
Total   100
     

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Learning about empirical findings and theoretical perpectives in Cognitive Science.         x
2 Approaching findings, methods, opinions, and theories in Cognitive Science critically and multi-directionally.         x
3 Learning about research methods in Cognitive Science.       x  
4 Searching the literature and reading, compehending, summarizing, and synthesizing contemporary articles in Cognitive Science.         x
5 Forming original research questions in Cognitive Science.   X      
6 Relying on and converging findings from different disciplines in Cognitive Science in the process of forming a research question.   X      
7 Conducting all steps of research in Cognitive Science. X        
8 Conducting research and applications ethically.   X      
9 Using contemporary information technologies for following contemporary research and innovations.         X
10 Understanding that learning is  necessary throughout the lifespan, and obtaining the skills to realize that.     X    

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 9 126
Homework 3 30 90
Total Work Load     258
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     10,3
ECTS Credit of the Course     10