Cognitive Science 0335 - Seminar: Mind, Brain, Behavior

This seminar is for advanced students whose work involves mind, brain, or behavior and who are studying disciplines in the cognitive, brain, or psychological sciences. Students will select the topics to covered, choosing journal articles, essays, or books in each area. Each week students will be expected to write a discussion paper or contribute to a web forum and to engage in intensive discussion during the single class meeting. Leadership of at least one class meeting, and an extended paper on one of the course issues is also required. Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week outside of class time on the weekly reading and writing assignments and on developing their final projects. Prerequisite: Two or more courses in relevant fields. At least four previous semesters of college work. First-year students are not eligible. Second-year students require permission from the advisor and instructor. Prerequisite detail: Two or more courses in relevant fields. 4 previous semesters of college work.

Writing and Research Independent Work In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research. Note: First-year students are not eligible. Second-year students require permission from the advisor and instructor.