Cognitive Science (COGST)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

COGST 1101

This course provides an introduction to the science of the mind. Everyone knows what it's like to think and perceive, but this subjective experience provides little insight into how minds emerge from physical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  5700 COGST 1101   LEC 001

    • TR Uris Hall G01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Nichols, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 1104

This section is highly recommended for students who are interested in learning about the topics covered in the main course through writing and discussion.  view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 1104PHIL 1621PSYCH 1104

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  6129 COGST 1104   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Nichols, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 1105

Overview of the science of language, especially its theoretical underpinnings, methods, and major findings. Areas covered include: the relation between sound and meaning in human languages, social variation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LING 1101

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17192 COGST 1105   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17193 COGST 1105   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17194 COGST 1105   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17195 COGST 1105   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17196 COGST 1105   DIS 204

    • W Uris Hall 369
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17197 COGST 1105   DIS 205

    • W Uris Hall 254
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17198 COGST 1105   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17199 COGST 1105   DIS 207

    • W Uris Hall 398
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17200 COGST 1105   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 1212

This course is for anyone who listens to music or plays music and wonders what's happening in your brain that makes you feel the way you do. Starting with the music each of you knows and loves—the soundtrack ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MUSIC 1212

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6970 COGST 1212   LEC 001

    • MW Lincoln Hall B21
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Hoy, R

      Lewandowski, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 2150

Provides an introduction to the psychology of language. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the scientific study of psycholinguistic phenomena. Covers a broad range of topics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 2215PSYCH 2150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8104 COGST 2150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 2310

Covers sentential languages, the truth-functional connectives, and their logic; first-order languages, the quantifiers "every" and "some," and their logic. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2310

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7217 COGST 2310   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7220 COGST 2310   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7404 COGST 2310   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3140

This course states and motivates the observation that cognition is fundamentally a computational process and explores the implications of this idea. Students are introduced to a variety of conceptual tools ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: INFO 3140PSYCH 3140PSYCH 6140

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8093 COGST 3140   LEC 001

    • TR Ives Hall 115
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3250

This course will focus on the complex interactions between neurochemicals and their receptors (pharmacodynamics) that drive human behavior. It will provide an overview of the principles of neurotransmission ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 3250

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7730 COGST 3250   LEC 001

    • TR Moravia, NY
    • Jan 31 - May 20, 2022
    • Olafson, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3302

This course is an introduction to both phonetics (the study of the physical properties of the sounds of human language) and phonology (the organization and patterning of those sounds). The first part of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LING 3302

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18481 COGST 3302   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18482 COGST 3302   DIS 201

    • F Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18483 COGST 3302   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 3420

Our present technology allows us to transmit and display information through a variety of media. To make the most of these media channels, it is important to consider the limitations and abilities of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  8091 COGST 3420   LEC 001

    • TR Malott Hall 253
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Field, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4240

Computational models of natural languages. Topics are drawn from: tree syntax and context free grammar, finite state generative morpho-phonology, feature structure grammars, logical semantics, tabular ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 4744LING 4424LING 6424

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6204 COGST 4240   LEC 001

    • TR Klarman Hall KG70
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • van Schijndel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: LING 1101 or equivalent background in linguistics and CS 2110 or equivalent preparation in computer science.

COGST 4310

A seminar series examining current and classical ideas in human sciences and the humanities.  Themes vary from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 4330PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: The Consciousness Revolutions

  •  8096 COGST 4310   SEM 101

    • M Uris Hall 205
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4425

What is the relationship between what words mean and how they are used? What is part of the grammar and what is a result of general reasoning? Pragmatics is often thought of as the study of how meaning ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  7178 COGST 4425   LEC 001

    • TR Morrill Hall 111
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Murray, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4700

Experience in planning, conducting, and reporting independent laboratory, field, and/or library research in an interdisciplinary area relevant to Cognitive Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4600 COGST 4700   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Ophir, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4601 COGST 4700   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Field, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Please submit Independent Study form signed by your advisor/supervisor and stamped by Cognitive Science. If your professor is not listed, he or she will be added after you submit your form.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6248 COGST 4700   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Christiansen, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6269 COGST 4700   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6293 COGST 4700   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Hale, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6304 COGST 4700   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Swallow, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6305 COGST 4700   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Cleland, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6330 COGST 4700   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Schrader, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6636 COGST 4700   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Hoy, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6744 COGST 4700   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Zayas, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6745 COGST 4700   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Nichols, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6753 COGST 4700   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Russo, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6754 COGST 4700   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Linster, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7254 COGST 4700   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Goldstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7256 COGST 4700   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wang, Q

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7262 COGST 4700   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Anderson, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

COGST 4710

Provides a research workshop in which undergraduate students who are engaged in research in a particular area relevant to cognitive science can meet across disciplines to learn and practice the essentials ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4598 COGST 4710   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Russo, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4599 COGST 4710   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

COGST 4720

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4720HD 6720

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19942 COGST 4720   LAB 401

    • W Kennedy Hall 105
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Anderson, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 4910

Research methods are the tools that allow psychologists to test the validity of hypotheses. This course provides a survey of the methods used by scientists in personality and social psychology as well ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  8101 COGST 4910   LAB 401

    • TR Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Haj-Mohamadi, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6101

This course surveys the study of how the mind/brain works, drawing primarily from six disciplines: philosophy, psychology, developmental science, neuroscience, linguistics, and computer science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7166 COGST 6101   SEM 101

    • T Uris Hall 205
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Christiansen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6420

Our present technology allows us to transmit and display information through a variety of media. To make the most of these media channels, it is important to consider the limitations and abilities of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  8556 COGST 6420   LEC 002

    • TR Malott Hall 253
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Field, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6425

What is the relationship between what words mean and how they are used?  What is part of the grammar and what is a result of general reasoning?  Pragmatics is often thought of as the study of how meaning ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  7179 COGST 6425   LEC 001

    • TR Morrill Hall 111
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Murray, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 6910

Research methods are the tools that allow psychologists to test the validity of hypotheses. This course provides a survey of the methods used by scientists in personality and social psychology as well ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4910PSYCH 4910PSYCH 6910

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8400 COGST 6910   LAB 401

    • TR Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Haj-Mohamadi, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 7090

One of four introductory courses in cognition and perception. A comprehensive introduction to current thinking and research in developmental psychology that approaches problems from both psychobiological ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 2090PSYCH 7090

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7275 COGST 7090   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

COGST 7710

Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in computational linguistics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 7710

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Computational Psycholinguistic

  •  7702 COGST 7710   SEM 101

    • T Uris Hall 369
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • van Schijndel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person