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(B.Sc.)
Supervisor: A. Kukla (416-287-7466)
Cognitive Science is the study of knowledge-how human beings, other animals, and even machines acquire knowledge, organize and store that knowledge, and use that particular knowledge to solve problems. Cognitive scientists are particularly interested in the way we use symbolic systems, such as natural or computer languages, drawing, or mathematical notation, to organize our knowledge of the world. Cognitive Science considers questions like: Are we born with some knowledge already in place? How does our experience of the world allow us to develop knowledge? Is knowledge stored as visual images, words, or abstract propositions? How do we master and store the complicated system of rules that allows us to use language? How do language and culture affect our understanding of the world? How is the knowledge stored in a computer like and unlike the knowledge stored in our heads?
The Cognitive Science Programs (Major and Specialist)
draw on philosophy, linguistics, computer science and psychology
to answer these questions. The Programs are excellent preparation
for students interested in teaching in junior schools, who should
add a course in Philosophy of Education, and obtain practice teaching
experience. They are also an excellent base for students interested
in careers in Speech Pathology, who should add courses in human
physiology. Also, they prepare students for careers in Psychology
and Philosophy, and are good adjuncts for careers in Computer
Science and Neuroscience.
First-Year Students in Cognitive Science
LINA01Y, PHLA01Y and PSYA01Y recommended in first
year if intending to pursue a Specialist or Major Program in Cognitive
Science.
Supervisor: A. Kukla (416-287-7466)
NOTE: The Specialist Program consists of 12.5 F.C.E.'s. Nine are specified courses. Three and one-half are to be selected from four bins: (1) Psychology/Neuroscience,
(2) Linguistics, (3) Philosophy, and
(4) Cognate courses. The recommended year for taking
the specified courses is given in parentheses.
Specified Courses:
Nine full-course equivalents:
LINA01Y General Linguistics (Year 1)
PHLA01Y Fundamental Questions of Philosophy (Year
1)
PSYA01Y Introduction to Psychology (Year 1)
LINB04H Practical Language Analysis: Phonology (Year 2)
LINB06H Practical Language Analysis: Syntax (Year
2)
PHLB20H Belief, Knowledge and Truth (Year 2)
PHLB86H Foundations of Cognitive Science (Year 2)
PSYB07H Data Analysis in Psychology (Year 2)
PSYB51H Perception and Cognition (Year 2)
PSYB57H Memory and Cognition (Year 2)
LINB05H Practical Language Analysis: Morphology (Year
3)
PHLB81H Theories of Mind (Year 3)
PSYC54H Cognition and Representation (Year 3)
PLIC55H Psycholinguistics (Year 3 or 4)
CSCA06H Introduction to Computer Programming
or
CSCA58H Introduction to Computer Science
NOTE:
(1) Students with no familiarity with the use of computers would
be advised to take CSCA02H in their first year, followed by CSCA06H
in the following year. Students having familiarity with computers,
but no computer programming skills, may wish to take CSCA06H in
the first or second year. Only students with computer programming
experience should attempt CSCA58H without first taking CSCA06H.
Students may wish to consult with the Supervisor of Program before
deciding on the most appropriate computer science course sequence.
1. Psychology/Neuroscience
One and one-half full-course equivalents chosen from
the following:
PSYB20H Introduction to Developmental Psychology
PSYB50H Sensation and Perception
PSYB65H Human Brain and Behaviour
PSYC08H Advanced Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYC26H Developmental Psychology Laboratory
PSYC34S Psychometric Methods Laboratory
PSYC56H Psychology of Music
PSYC85H History of Psychology
PSYD50H Current Topics in Memory and Cognition
PSYD58H The Scientific Study of Conscious and Unconscious
Influences
PSYD59H Computational Models of Memory and Attention
NROB60H Neuroscience I: Cell Anatomy and Physiology
NROC61H Neuroscience II: Learning and Motivation
NROC64H Neuroscience III: Sensory and Motor Systems
NROC69H Synaptic Organizations of the Brain
(NROD62H) (Neuroplasticity)
COGC91H Supervised Study in Cognitive Science
NOTE:
Students may substitute (COGB01Y) for PSYB51H to satisfy Cognitive
Science Program requirements for Specified Courses. If this option
is selected, PSYB51H may be used to satisfy Cognitive Science
Program requirements in the Psychology bin.
2. Linguistics
One-half full-course equivalent chosen from the following:
LINB07H Structure of English
LINB09H Phonetics: The Study of Speech Sounds
LINB25H Second Language Learning
LINC02H Phonology
LINC11Y Syntax
LINC12H Semantics: The Study of Meaning
PLIC24H Developmental Psycholinguistics
PLID55H Disorders of Speech and Language
COGC92H Supervised Study in Cognitive Science
3. Philosophy and Theoretical Psychology
One-half full-course equivalent chosen from the following:
COGD10H Supervised Study in Cognitive Science
PHLB50H Symbolic Logic I
PHLB70H Philosophy of Science
PHLB80H Philosophy of Language
PHLC52H Modal Logic and Probability
PSYC82H Theoretical Psychology
PSYD52H Fundamental Issues in Cognitive Science
(PSYD80H) (Current Topics in Theoretical Psychology)
4. Cognate Courses
One full-course equivalent chosen from the following:
MATA23H Linear Algebra I
MATA26Y Calculus
MATA28Y Introduction to Optimization
MATA29Y Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
MATB24H Linear Algebra II
CSCB38H Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
CSCB58H Computer Organization
CSCB70H Computer Applications
One-half course in Anthropology at the B-level or
higher.
NOTE:
It is expected that most students will take MATA26Y to fulfill
their cognate course requirement.
Supervisor: A. Kukla (416-287-7466)
NOTE:
The Major Program consists of 7.5 F.C.E.'s. Seven are specified
courses. One-half F.C.E. to be selected from the Psychology bin.
Specified Courses:
Seven full-course equivalents:
PSYA01Y Introduction to Psychology
LINA01Y General Linguistics
LINB04H Practical Language Analysis: Phonology
LINB05H Practical Language Analysis: Syntax
LINB06H Practical Language Analysis: Morphology
PHLB81H Theories of Mind
PHLB86H Foundations of Cognitive Science
PSYB07H Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYB51H Perception and Cognition
PSYB57H Memory and Cognition
PLIC55H Psycholinguistics
CSCA06H Computer Basics
or
CSCA58H Introduction to Computer Science
NOTE: (1) Students with no familiarity with the use of computers would be advised to take CSCA02H in their first year, followed by CSCA06H in the following year. Students having familiarity with computers, but no computer programming skills, may wish to take CSCA06H in the first or second year. Only students with computer programming
experience should attempt CSCA58H without first taking
CSCA06H. Students may wish to consult with the Supervisor of Program
before deciding on the most appropriate computer science course
sequence.
Psychology
One-half full-course equivalent chosen from the following:
PSYB20H Introduction to Developmental Psychology
PSYB50H Sensation and Perception
PSYB65H Human Brain and Behaviour
PSYC08H Advanced Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYC34H Psychometric Methods Laboratory
PSYC54H Cognition and Representation
PSYC56H Psychology of Music
PSYC82H Theoretical Psychology
PSYD58H The Scientific Study of Conscious and Unconscious
Influences
NROB60H Neuroscience I: Cell Anatomy and Physiology
COGC91H Supervised Study in Cognitive Science
NOTE:
Students may substitute (COGB01Y) for PSYB51H to satisfy Cognitive
Science Program requirements for Specified Courses. If this option
is selected, PSYB51H may be used to satisfy Cognitive Science
Program requirements in the Psychology bin.
Supervised reading or research project.
These courses provide an opportunity to pursue advanced study in a specialized area following the appropriate scheduled courses and in close consultation with the supervisor. They are not intended as a substitute for scheduled advanced courses. A written report or paper is normally required.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses.
Prerequisites: Three F.C.E.'s at the B- or
C-level in COG and/or LIN and/or PSY; permission of the supervisor.
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A.
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