Introduction to Cognitive Science

Fall 1996, TT 3:30-4:45pm, RAS 312

INSTRUCTORS:
Nicholas M. Asher
Psy 394U (38715), CGS 380 (27310),
Phl 383 (37715), Lin 392 (35485)
Philosophy Dept.
403A Waggener Hall
471-5433
nasher@bertie.la.utexas.edu
Office hours: TTh 2-3pm & by appt.

Risto Miikkulainen
CS 395T (47880)
Dept. of Computer Science
4.142A Taylor Hall
471-9571
risto@cs.utexas.edu
Office hours: TTh 6:30-7:30pm & by appt.



TEXTS:
M. I. Posner (Ed.), Foundations of Cognitive Science (MIT Press), and a packet of readings.

REQUIREMENTS:
Students will, at regular intervals, submit discussion notes (short, 2-page critical commentaries) on the readings. In collaboration with another student, you will also write a short paper (approximately 5-7 pages) discussing a significant research on topic you find of interest. Discussion notes count 60% towards the final grade and the paper 40%. Class attendance and participation, and readings are also required.

MORE DETAILS:
Course Description
Course Schedule
Discussion Notes
Personal Ads
Collaborative Paper
Class Resources
Student Questionnaire


USEFUL LINKS:
The UT Cognitive Science Center has e.g. a list of cognitive science faculty at UT, and pointers to Cognitive Science resources in general.

risto@cs.utexas.edu
Sun Sep 1 21:37:10 CDT 1996