Psychological & Brain Sciences 391MB - S-Brains, Minds, & Machines

This course will explore questions about how the mind is organized, how it develops, and how it is instantiated in biological and artificial neural networks. We will examine cognitive processes underlying perception, learning, and intelligence, examining these phenomena through the lens of neuroscience and computational modeling. The course will also cover key debates in cognitive science, including nativism vs. empiricism (nature vs. nurture) and the role of embodiment in cognition.

Open to seniors majoring in Psychology or Neuroscience. Pre Req: PSYCH 241 When taken in combination with Psych 494PI, this course can count towards the Integrative Experience (IE) requirement for Primary Psychology majors. This course and 494PI do not need to be taken in the same semester