Course title
6M0108001
Seminar in Cognitive Science

 YATABE Kiyomi
Course content
Cognitive science draws on many disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and computer science. The course will first provide basic knowledge of standard theoretical approaches and methodologies in cognitive science for those with very different backgrounds, and then will draw a larger picture in the application of the field. Students will be expected to examine various discoveries in the field of cognitive science.
Purpose of class
The ultimate goal of the class is to integrate ideas, concepts, constructs, methodologies, and theories from across different disciplines and different perspectives on cognitive and intelligent systems and apply their knowledge to a potential technical system that creates new products and services.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to understand standard theoretical approaches and methodologies in cognitive science.
  2. Students will be able to evaluate and discuss issues in cognitive science.
  3. Students will be able to synthesize ideas and to develop a new and deeper understanding.
  4. Students will be able to choose and apply appropriate theoretical framework given a certain problem related to human behavior.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Class participation Short reports on discussion questions Final report Total.
1. 28% 28%
2. 28% 28%
3. 22% 22%
4. 22% 22%
Total. 28% 28% 44% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Course overview/Representation and Computation Reading Chapter 1 before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
2． Logic Reading Chapter 2 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
3． Rules Reading Chapter 3 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
4． Concepts Reading Chapter 4 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
5． Analogies Reading Chapter 5 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
6． Images Reading Chapter 6 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
7． Connections / Review and Evaluation Reading Chapter 7 & 8 and supplemental material before the class meeting 120minutes
Submit short reports on discussion questions at the next class meeting 120minutes
8． Brains Reading Chapter 9 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
9． Emotions / Invited Lecture (Introduction) Reading Chapter 10 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Partial preparation for final report at the end of the term 80minutes
10． Invited Lecture (Discussion) Preparation for discussion before the class meeting 80minutes
Partial preparation for final report at the end of the term 80minutes
11． Consciousness Reading Chapter 11 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
12． Bodies, the World, and Dynamic Systems Reading Chapter 12 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
13． Societies Reading Chapter 13 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question at the next class meeting 80minutes
14． The Future of Cognitive Science /Reviewing/Course feedback Reading Chapter 14 and supplemental material before the class meeting 80minutes
Submit a short report on a discussion question and a final report before due date 200minutes
Total. - - 2440minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Class participation (Regular attendance is presupposed; Active participation in class activities will be highly evaluated.) 28% (for 14 classes)
Short reports on discussion questions 28%
Final report 44%
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
The Others To be notified in the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
<Textbook>
Thagard, Paul R. (2005). Mind: Introduction to Cognitive Science, 2nd Edition. The MIT Press. Available in paperback (ISBN-13: 978-0262701099) or "Rent eTextbook" at https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/mind-second-edition.
<Reference and supplemental materials>
To be mentioned by the lecturer during the course.
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • By appointment.
    The lecturer's contact information will be given out in the first class.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable The instructor has previous experience working as a researcher at private and public sector in the related fields and guides students in the development and validation of a hypothesis within the respective discipline.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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