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Cognitive and Neuroscience StudiesFull Time Faculty: Janet Folina (Philosophy), Susan Fox (Mathematics/Computer Science), Brooke Lea (Psychology) Part Time Faculty: Joy Laine (Philosophy) Director: Eric Wiertelak (Psychology) As a term, The Neurosciences refers to an expanding interdisciplinary collective of theory, methods, and technology from across science and other disciplines, applied to the examination the evolution, development, structure (both physical and organizational, as in artificial intelligence, computational and theoretical modeling), functions (including adaptive mechanisms, cognitive, systems, and philosophical approaches), pharmacology, clinical assessment, and pathology of nervous systems in order to further understand how thought and behavior develop, are organized, and maintained. The Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies major, therefore, provides a broad multidisciplinary introduction to the study of the brain, mind and behavior. The completion of this interdisciplinary foundation and selected focused coursework, through completion of an approved emphasis from one of the participating departments, enables the student to study the mind and nervous system from a variety of perspectives based on the student’s own interests in this field. General Distribution Requirement Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180, 244, 246, 248, and 484 count toward the mathematics and natural science requirement, and 362 counts toward the humanities requirement. General Education Requirements Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar’s web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Major Requirements The cognitive and neuroscience studies major consists of three primary components: 1) completion of 5 foundation courses, 2) completion of a 7 course core curriculum required for all cognitive and neuroscience studies majors, and 3) a 5 or 6 course emphasis (described below) in mathematics, computer science, philosophy, OR psychology depending on the interests and future goals of the student*. The core curriculum for cognitive and neuroscience studies draws from introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in biology, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and psychology, as well as prerequisite courses. The senior capstone experience in cognitive and neuroscience studies is satisfied by successful completion of an approved research experience (e.g., Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 300) and the Senior Seminar (2 semesters) in cognitive and neuroscience studies. The student, in consultation with his/her advisor, chooses courses in his/her emphasis from approved coursework in one of the participating departments. * Students interested in a more in-depth study of neurobiology and neurochemistry or who plan to pursue a career as a biomedical scientist should also consider the major in biology with an emphasis in neurobiology. (See biology section of this catalog.) Specific Requirements for the Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies Major Five foundation courses are required of all majors: Biology 260 and 265; Chemistry 112; Mathematics 153 or 154*; and Computer Science 120, 121 or 123**. * Students completing the Psychology Emphasis satisfy this requirement by completion of Psychology 201. ** Students select the course that will serve as the appropriate prerequisite for the computer science course selected from the list in 3 below. Seven Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies Core Courses: 1. Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180: Brain, Mind, and Behavior (introductory course) 2. Biology 255: Cell Biology & Genetics Laboratory (completed in conjunction with either of the Biology foundation courses, 260 or 265) 3. One of: Computer Science 365: Scientific Computation; Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 484: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 4. Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 362: Philosophy of Mind 5. Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 248: Behavioral Neuroscience 6. Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 300: Directed Research* * The Directed Research experience should be defined in part by the discipline of emphasis for the cognitive and neuroscience studies major and focus on a neuroscience-related topic. It should culminate in the creation of a research paper that is modeled after professional publications in the student’s area of emphasis. 7. Capstone Experience A capstone experience of either the cognitive and neuroscience studies senior seminar or, with approval of the student’s advisor and director of the cognitive and neuroscience studies program, an advanced independent project. Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 488: Senior Seminar (taken twice) Required Emphasis in a Participating Department Completion of an emphasis in one of the participating departments (mathematics, computer science, philosophy, or psychology) is required of all cognitive and neuroscience studies majors to provide depth. Typical course sequences are listed below. Students should select an advisor from within their chosen emphasis and work closely with the advisor in selecting appropriate courses for their particular emphasis. Computer Science Emphasis (5 courses) Computer Science 124: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures Computer Science 221: Algorithm Design and Analysis Computer Science 240: Computer Systems Organization Two of the following 3 courses: Computer Science 369: Discrete Applied Mathematics** Computer Science 445: Parallel and Distributed Processing Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 484: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence*** ** Computer Science 369 also requires Math 236 and Math 379 ** if not selected as core course Mathematics Emphasis (6 courses) Mathematics 135: Applied Calculus Mathematics 312: Differential Equations* One of the following 2 courses: Mathematics 236: Linear Algebra Mathematics 237: Multivariable Calculus One of the following 2 courses: Computer Science 121: Introduction to Scientific Programming Computer Science 123: Core Concepts in Computer Science Two of the following 4 courses: Mathematics 432: Mathematical Modeling Mathematics 437: Continuous Applied Mathematics Mathematics 469: Discrete Applied Mathematics** Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 484: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence * Mathematics 312 also requires Mathematics 237 ** Mathematics 469 also requires Mathematics 236 and 379 Philosophy Emphasis (5 courses) One of the following 2 courses: Philosophy 119: Critical Thinking Philosophy 120: Introduction to Symbolic Logic Plus both: Philosophy 125: Ethics Philosophy 231: Modern Philosophy Two of the following 5 courses: Philosophy 227: Bioethics Philosophy/Mathematics 369: Advanced Symbolic Logic Philosophy 360: Philosophy of Science Philosophy 365/Math 265: Philosophy of Mathematics Philosophy/Linguistics 364: Philosophy of Language Psychology Emphasis (5 courses) Psychology 202: Research in Psychology II Three of the following courses: Psychology 252: Distress, Dysfunction, and Disorder: Perspectives on the DSM Psychology 240: Principles of Learning and Behavior Psychology 242: Cognitive Psychology Psychology 244: Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology 246: Exploring Sensation and Perception Biology 356: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience One of the following 3 courses: Psychology 378: Psychology of Language Psychology 386: Seminar in Neuropharmacology Psychology 488: Senior Seminar (Approved sections only. Not all offerings will meet this requirement.)
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