COLL-E 104 Brains & Minds, Robots & Computers (TBA) (S&H) (3 cr.)

This course introduces topics in the Cognitive Sciences. As a survey course, it touches on all aspects of this interdisciplinary and rapidly-evolving field. The course addresses topics such as the mind and brain, artificial intelligence, embodied cognition, cyborgs, robotics, social interactions and complex systems, the wisdom of crowds, social foraging and the representation of knowledge. Special units may involve topics such as Mindstorms Robotics and video games in society.

This course is not an explicit prerequisite for 200- and 300- level Cognitive Science courses, but serves as an introduction to the field and is recommended for students who are considering a Cognitive Science major or minor.