PSYCH N120
3 Units
Basic Issues in Cognition
PreRequisites: Students will receive no credit for Psychology N120 after taking Psychology C120
A student who receives a failing grade in PSYCH c120 is eligible to take PSYCH N120 in order to remove the deficient grade in lieu of repeating PSYCH C120.
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Psychology
About this Course
Catalog 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.
Classes Offered
Hours & Workload
Summer Term
7.5 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 15 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.