Cognitive Science Courses
COGS 322: Human Learning and the Brain
This course focuses on the question, “How does my brain learn and how can its learning best be facilitated?” Each student is required to develop a comprehensive theory about personal learning. These theories will take the form of a major paper which will be expanded and modified throughout the semester. Readings and class discussions will focus on the following topics: learning and education systems, major structures of the brain and their role in learning, neuronal wiring of the brain and how learning changes it, the emotional brain and its essential role in learning, language and the brain, the role of images in learning, memory and learning (and related pathologies, such as PTSD). Students are expected to incorporate information on these topics into their personal theory of learning. In so doing, students are expected to articulate meaningful questions, skillfully employ research and apply their own knowledge to address such questions, produce clear, precise academic prose to explicate their ideas, and provide relevant and constructive criticism during class discussions. Offered as BIOL 302 and COGS 322. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course. Prereq: Undergraduate Student or Requisites Not Met Permission.
Dates: June 3 - July 10, 2024
Session: 5 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MWF 9-11:20am
Instructor: Barbara Kuemerle
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Cognitive Science
COGS 343/443: Music Cognition and Learning
Survey and critical review of the literature as it relates to music teaching and learning, and music performance. Specific topics may include basic psychoacoustical processes, auditory perception, cognitive organization of musical sound, tonal and musical memory, neuromusical research, affective and physiological responses to music, learning theory, musical aptitude, developmental processes, and motivation.
Dates: June 17 - July 31, 2024
Session: 6 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: TWR 10am-12pm
Instructor: Benjamin Helton
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Cognitive Science
COGS 322: Human Learning and the Brain
This course focuses on the question, “How does my brain learn and how can its learning best be facilitated?” Each student is required to develop a comprehensive theory about personal learning. These theories will take the form of a major paper which will be expanded and modified throughout the semester. Readings and class discussions will focus on the following topics: learning and education systems, major structures of the brain and their role in learning, neuronal wiring of the brain and how learning changes it, the emotional brain and its essential role in learning, language and the brain, the role of images in learning, memory and learning (and related pathologies, such as PTSD). Students are expected to incorporate information on these topics into their personal theory of learning. In so doing, students are expected to articulate meaningful questions, skillfully employ research and apply their own knowledge to address such questions, produce clear, precise academic prose to explicate their ideas, and provide relevant and constructive criticism during class discussions. Offered as BIOL 302 and COGS 322. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course. Prereq: Undergraduate Student or Requisites Not Met Permission.
Dates: June 3 - July 10, 2024
Session: 5 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MWF 9-11:20am
Instructor: Barbara Kuemerle
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Cognitive Science
COGS 343/443: Music Cognition and Learning
Survey and critical review of the literature as it relates to music teaching and learning, and music performance. Specific topics may include basic psychoacoustical processes, auditory perception, cognitive organization of musical sound, tonal and musical memory, neuromusical research, affective and physiological responses to music, learning theory, musical aptitude, developmental processes, and motivation.
Dates: June 17 - July 31, 2024
Session: 6 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: TWR 10am-12pm
Instructor: Benjamin Helton
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Cognitive Science