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(B.Sc.)
Supervisor: M.A. Schmuckler, (Room S515, 416-287-7417)
marksch@utsc.utoronto.ca
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
LINA01H, LINA02H, PHLA10H, PHLA11H, PSYA01H and PSYA02H recommended in first year if intending to pursue a Specialist or Major Program in Cognitive Science.
NOTE: The Specialist Program consists of 12.5 FCEs (full credit equivalents). 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.
Specified Courses:
| Nine full-credit equivalents: | |
| LINA01H | General Linguistics I |
| LINA02H | General Linguistics II |
| PHLA10H | Introduction to Philosophy: Reason and Truth |
| PHLA11H | Introduction to Philosophy: Value and Society |
| PSYA01H | Introductory Psychology: Part I |
| PSYA02H | Introductory Psychology: Part II |
| LINB04H | Practical Language Analysis: Phonology |
| LINB06H | Practical Language Analysis: Syntax |
| PHLB20H | Belief, Knowledge and Truth |
| PHLB86H | Foundations of Cognitive Science |
| PSYB07H | Data Analysis in Psychology |
| PSYB51H | Perception and Cognition |
| PSYB57H | Memory and Cognition |
| LINB05H | Practical Language Analysis: Morphology |
| PHLB81H | Theories of Mind |
| PSYC54H | Cognition and Representation |
| PLIC55H | Psycholinguistics |
| [CSCA08H | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| or | |
| CSCA48H] | 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 CSCA08H in the following year. Students having familiarity with computers, but no computer programming skills, may wish to take CSCA08H in the first or second year. Only students with computer programming experience should attempt CSCA48H without first taking CSCA08H. Students may wish to consult with the Program Supervisor before deciding on the most appropriate computer science course sequence.
1. Psychology/Neuroscience
One and one-half full-credit 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| COGC91H | Supervised Study in Cognitive Science |
2. Linguistics
| LINB09H | Phonetics: The Study of Speech Sounds |
| LINB17H | Structure of English |
| LINB25H | Second Language Learning |
| 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 credit chosen from the following:
| COGD10H | Supervised Study in Cognitive Science |
| PHLB50H | Symbolic Logic I |
| PHLB70H | Philosophy of Science |
| PHLB80H | Philosophy of Language |
| PSYC82H | Theoretical Psychology |
| PSYD52H | Fundamental Issues in Cognitive Science |
4. Cognate Courses
One full-credit equivalent chosen from the following:
| MATA23H | Linear Algebra I |
| [MATA30H | Calculus I (Grade 12) |
| or | |
| MATA31H] | Calculus I (OAC) |
| [MATA35H | Calculus II for Biological Sciences |
| or | |
| MATA36H | Calculus II for Physical Sciences |
| or | |
| MATA37H] | Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences |
| MATB24H | Linear Algebra II |
| CSCB07H | Software Design |
| CSCB36H | Introduction to the Theory of Computation |
| (CSCB38H) | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science |
| CSCB58H | Computer Organization |
| (CSCB70H) | Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques |
One-half course in Anthropology at the B-level or higher.
NOTE:
It is expected that most students will take MATA30H/A31H and MATA35H/A36H/A37H to fulfill their cognate course requirement.
NOTE: The Major Program consists of 7.5 FCEs (full credit equivalents).. Seven are specified courses. One-half FCE to be selected from the Psychology bin.
Specified Courses:
Seven full-credit equivalents:
| PSYA01H | Introductory Psychology: Part I |
| PSYA02H | Introductory Psychology: Part II |
| LINA01H | General Linguistics I |
| LINA02H | General Linguistics II |
| 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 |
| CSCA08H | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| CSCA48H | 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 CSCA08H in the following year. Students having familiarity with computers, but no computer programming skills, may wish to take CSCA08H in the first or second year. Only students with computer programming experience should attempt CSCA48H without first taking CSCA08H. 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 |
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 FCEs at the B- or C-level in COG and/or LIN and/or PSY; permission of the supervisor.
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