2025 Spring COGSCI 190 003 SEM 003

Spring 2025

COGSCI 190 003 - SEM 003

Special Topics in Cognitive Science

Models of Decision Making from Brain to Behavior

Naomi Odean

Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Mo, Fr
12:00 pm - 01:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 60
Class #:33674
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 32
Enrolled: 36
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 68
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 to 4 hours of student-instructor coverage of course materials per week, and 7 to 5 hours of outside work hours per week.

Final Exam

WED, MAY 14TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Tan 180

Course Catalog Description

Selected topics in the study of Cognitive Science.

Class Description

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how decisions are made by individuals and organizations. We will learn about theories and models from psychology, neuroscience, economics, and their applications to fields such as medicine, business, public policy, and technology. You will learn about the cognitive biases, societal factors, and neural mechanisms which shape our decision making processes, and how computational models can be designed to explain and inform decision making in different aspects of life. The course will focus on the concepts underlying computational models and will not cover fitting models to data, but you will develop your ability to interpret graphs, understand computational models, and assess statistical results. By connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications, this course aims to enrich your understanding of decision-making processes.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

Textbook Lookup

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eTextbooks

Associated Sections

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