Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (01)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Landau, Barbara
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (02)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Legendre, Geraldine
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (02)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Legendre, Geraldine
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (03)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
McCloskey, Michael E
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (03)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (04)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Kocab, Annemarie
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (04)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (05)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Bonner, Mick
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (05)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (06)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Rapp, Brenda C
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (06)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (07)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Rawlins, Kyle
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
×
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (07)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (09)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Wilson, Colin
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (09)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (11)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Isik, Leyla
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (11)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (12)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Hale, John
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (12)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hale, John
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (13)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Renwick, Margaret
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (13)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Renwick, Margaret
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (14)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Hu, Jennifer
Summer 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
×
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (14)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hu, Jennifer
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (01)
Research in Cognitive Science
Landau, Barbara
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (01)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Landau, Barbara
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (02)
Research in Cognitive Science
Legendre, Geraldine
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (02)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Legendre, Geraldine
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (03)
Research in Cognitive Science
McCloskey, Michael E
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (03)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (04)
Research in Cognitive Science
Kocab, Annemarie
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (04)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 2/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (05)
Research in Cognitive Science
Bonner, Mick
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (05)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 1/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (06)
Research in Cognitive Science
Rapp, Brenda C
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (06)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (07)
Research in Cognitive Science
Rawlins, Kyle
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (07)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (09)
Research in Cognitive Science
Wilson, Colin
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (09)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (10)
Research in Cognitive Science
Yuille, Alan L
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (10)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (11)
Research in Cognitive Science
Isik, Leyla
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (11)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (12)
Research in Cognitive Science
Hale, John
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (12)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hale, John
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (13)
Research in Cognitive Science
Renwick, Margaret
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (13)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Renwick, Margaret
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (14)
Research in Cognitive Science
Hu, Jennifer
Summer 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (14)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hu, Jennifer
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.608 (01)
Acoustic Phonetics
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Renwick, Margaret
Krieger 134A
Fall 2025
This course explores theories of speech sound generation in the human vocal system, in order to learn the relationships between discrete linguistic classes of sounds and their articulatory and acoustic manifestations. Foundations for these theories include an understanding of the anatomy employed during speech, as well as principles of airflow and pressure, which are united in the source-filter theory of speech production. As speech unfolds in time, the resulting acoustic signal is altered according to the vocal tract’s configuration, leading to characteristic acoustic manifestations for vowels and consonants. These phonetic cues, in turn, ground formal phonological representations via distinctive feature theory. The course includes a practical introduction to measurement of the acoustic correlates of speech sounds.
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Acoustic Phonetics AS.050.608 (01)
This course explores theories of speech sound generation in the human vocal system, in order to learn the relationships between discrete linguistic classes of sounds and their articulatory and acoustic manifestations. Foundations for these theories include an understanding of the anatomy employed during speech, as well as principles of airflow and pressure, which are united in the source-filter theory of speech production. As speech unfolds in time, the resulting acoustic signal is altered according to the vocal tract’s configuration, leading to characteristic acoustic manifestations for vowels and consonants. These phonetic cues, in turn, ground formal phonological representations via distinctive feature theory. The course includes a practical introduction to measurement of the acoustic correlates of speech sounds.
Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Renwick, Margaret
Room: Krieger 134A
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.612 (01)
Cognitive Neuroimaging Methods in High-Level Vision
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Staff
Krieger 111
Fall 2025
This course is an advanced seminar and research practicum course. It will provide the opportunity to learn about fMRI methods used in the field of vision science and for students to have hands-on experience to develop, design and analyze a research study on topics in the cognitive neuroscience field of high-level vision. In the first part of the course students will read recent fMRI journal papers and learn about common fMRI designs and analysis methods; in the second part of the course students will conduct a research study to address a research question developed from readings. Students are expected to write a paper in a short journal article format at the end of the course and to present their results in front of the class. Research topics will vary but with special focus on topics in high-level visual processing. Cross-listed with Neuroscience and Psychology.
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Cognitive Neuroimaging Methods in High-Level Vision AS.050.612 (01)
This course is an advanced seminar and research practicum course. It will provide the opportunity to learn about fMRI methods used in the field of vision science and for students to have hands-on experience to develop, design and analyze a research study on topics in the cognitive neuroscience field of high-level vision. In the first part of the course students will read recent fMRI journal papers and learn about common fMRI designs and analysis methods; in the second part of the course students will conduct a research study to address a research question developed from readings. Students are expected to write a paper in a short journal article format at the end of the course and to present their results in front of the class. Research topics will vary but with special focus on topics in high-level visual processing. Cross-listed with Neuroscience and Psychology.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Staff
Room: Krieger 111
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.617 (01)
Semantics I
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Rawlins, Kyle
Krieger 111
Fall 2025
Also offered as AS.050.317.
This is an introduction to the study of meaning in natural language. We address the conceptual and empirical issues in semantic theory and introduce some formal machinery that has been developed to deal with such problems. After discussing foundational questions, we turn to formal semantics and pragmatics, as well as their interfaces with syntax and the lexicon. Specific topics include presupposition, type-driven composition, quantification, lexical aspect, argument structure, and lexical representations of meaning.
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Semantics I AS.050.617 (01)
Also offered as AS.050.317.
This is an introduction to the study of meaning in natural language. We address the conceptual and empirical issues in semantic theory and introduce some formal machinery that has been developed to deal with such problems. After discussing foundational questions, we turn to formal semantics and pragmatics, as well as their interfaces with syntax and the lexicon. Specific topics include presupposition, type-driven composition, quantification, lexical aspect, argument structure, and lexical representations of meaning.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room: Krieger 111
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): COGS-LING
AS.050.621 (01)
Syntax II
T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Koval, Pasha
Krieger 134A
Fall 2025
Co-taught with AS.050.321. Building on AS.050.320, this course addresses and compares conceptions of syntactic theory that have emerged since the 1990s. Discussion focuses on both the substantive and formal properties of the fundamental principles of syntactic theory, as well as the cross-linguistic evidence that motivates them. In particular, we will contrast the Principles and Parameters view where syntactic theory relies on a set of inviolable principles whose form admits a certain amount of cross-linguistic variation, and the Optimality Theory view whereby constraints are invariant though violable, and cross-linguistic variation is determined by the relative importance of satisfying the various principles. When possible, connections will be made to other areas of linguistic inquiry such as processing, acquisition, and computation.
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Syntax II AS.050.621 (01)
Co-taught with AS.050.321. Building on AS.050.320, this course addresses and compares conceptions of syntactic theory that have emerged since the 1990s. Discussion focuses on both the substantive and formal properties of the fundamental principles of syntactic theory, as well as the cross-linguistic evidence that motivates them. In particular, we will contrast the Principles and Parameters view where syntactic theory relies on a set of inviolable principles whose form admits a certain amount of cross-linguistic variation, and the Optimality Theory view whereby constraints are invariant though violable, and cross-linguistic variation is determined by the relative importance of satisfying the various principles. When possible, connections will be made to other areas of linguistic inquiry such as processing, acquisition, and computation.
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Koval, Pasha
Room: Krieger 134A
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.633 (01)
Psycholinguistics
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Koval, Pasha
Krieger 134A
Fall 2025
This course examines the cognitive and neural mechanisms that allow us to use linguistic knowledge to produce and understand language in real time. You will learn about the key findings on language perception, production, and acquisition, while gaining hands-on, laboratory-style experience with some of the methods commonly used to study language performance. The focus of the class is on the relation between experimental findings and linguistic theory, addressing two core questions of psycholinguistics: How is language organized and implemented in the brain? How (if at all) does our mental machinery shape natural language? Also available as AS.050.333.
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Psycholinguistics AS.050.633 (01)
This course examines the cognitive and neural mechanisms that allow us to use linguistic knowledge to produce and understand language in real time. You will learn about the key findings on language perception, production, and acquisition, while gaining hands-on, laboratory-style experience with some of the methods commonly used to study language performance. The focus of the class is on the relation between experimental findings and linguistic theory, addressing two core questions of psycholinguistics: How is language organized and implemented in the brain? How (if at all) does our mental machinery shape natural language? Also available as AS.050.333.
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Koval, Pasha
Room: Krieger 134A
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.636 (01)
Intro to Neurolinguistics
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Krieger 111
Fall 2025
This course provides an introductory survey of the cognitive neuroscience of language – a multidisciplinary field in the intersection of Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Neuroscience. We will explore current research on the neural bases of the perception, production, and acquisition or human language in neuro-typical and impaired individuals. Also listed as AS.050.236.
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Intro to Neurolinguistics AS.050.636 (01)
This course provides an introductory survey of the cognitive neuroscience of language – a multidisciplinary field in the intersection of Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Neuroscience. We will explore current research on the neural bases of the perception, production, and acquisition or human language in neuro-typical and impaired individuals. Also listed as AS.050.236.
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Room: Krieger 111
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.647 (01)
Deep Learning for Cognitive Neuroscience
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Isik, Leyla
Hodson 313
Fall 2025
Over the last decade, there has been amazing progress in deep learning AI systems for vision and language, and more and more cognitive neuroscientists are using these tools to study the human brain. This course will give an overview of popular deep learning methods, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, variational autoencoders, and transformers, with the goal of addressing two key questions: 1) to what extent do these deep learning systems act like humans, and 2) what questions can they help us answer about the human mind and brain. The class will involve a mix of lectures, hands-on coding assignments, and reading/discussion of primary research articles. The course will focus heavily on vision but will include some topics in language (including large language models) and social cognition.
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Deep Learning for Cognitive Neuroscience AS.050.647 (01)
Over the last decade, there has been amazing progress in deep learning AI systems for vision and language, and more and more cognitive neuroscientists are using these tools to study the human brain. This course will give an overview of popular deep learning methods, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, variational autoencoders, and transformers, with the goal of addressing two key questions: 1) to what extent do these deep learning systems act like humans, and 2) what questions can they help us answer about the human mind and brain. The class will involve a mix of lectures, hands-on coding assignments, and reading/discussion of primary research articles. The course will focus heavily on vision but will include some topics in language (including large language models) and social cognition.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room: Hodson 313
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 3/7
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.648 (01)
First Language Acquisition
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Krieger 111
Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to the fields of first and bilingual language acquisition by looking at questions such as the following: Can the grammar of a native language be learned solely on the basis of noticing statistical correlations among words? How does native language acquisition explain — or is explained by — the universal properties, shared by all languages, of words and grammars? How does being exposed to multiple languages from birth affect language acquisition and what happens when a child is not exposed to any language early in life? This is the first part of a two-part course sequence on first and second language acquisition.
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First Language Acquisition AS.050.648 (01)
This course provides an introduction to the fields of first and bilingual language acquisition by looking at questions such as the following: Can the grammar of a native language be learned solely on the basis of noticing statistical correlations among words? How does native language acquisition explain — or is explained by — the universal properties, shared by all languages, of words and grammars? How does being exposed to multiple languages from birth affect language acquisition and what happens when a child is not exposed to any language early in life? This is the first part of a two-part course sequence on first and second language acquisition.
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Room: Krieger 111
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-LING
AS.050.665 (01)
Cracking the code: Theory and modeling of information coding in neural activity
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Bonner, Mick
Krieger 134A
Fall 2025
One of the most foundational concepts in neuroscience is the idea that neural activity encodes information about an animal’s sensory environment and internal mental states. This idea is closely connected to the concept of mental representation in cognitive science and philosophy, whereby the mind is proposed to contain internal symbols that represent things in the external world. There have been many fascinating discoveries about how neural signals encode information, but we are still far from a comprehensive theory of neural representation. Recent major developments in neuroscience and machine learning have opened up a new world of possibilities for investigating the underlying principles of information coding in the brains of humans and other animals. In this course, we will discuss primary research articles on neural representation and information processing, and students will implement computational analyses that address issues in these domains. We will mostly focus on vision as a system that illustrates broader principles of information processing in the human brain. The reading material will include work from philosophy, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and computational modeling. The topics covered include mental and neural representation, neural tuning, population coding, information theory, encoding and decoding models, dimensionality reduction, computational models, deep learning, and other applications of machine learning in neuroscience. Enrollment is limited to Juniors and Seniors. While this class does not have formal prerequisites, programming experience (e.g., AS.250.205 Introduction to Computing) and mathematical preparation (e.g., AS.110.107 Calculus II) are essential. It is also highly recommended that students have previously taken introductory courses in cognitive or systems neuroscience (e.g., AS.050.203 Neuroscience: Cognitive) and machine learning or neural network modeling (e.g., AS.050.372 Foundations of Neural Network Theory).
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Cracking the code: Theory and modeling of information coding in neural activity AS.050.665 (01)
One of the most foundational concepts in neuroscience is the idea that neural activity encodes information about an animal’s sensory environment and internal mental states. This idea is closely connected to the concept of mental representation in cognitive science and philosophy, whereby the mind is proposed to contain internal symbols that represent things in the external world. There have been many fascinating discoveries about how neural signals encode information, but we are still far from a comprehensive theory of neural representation. Recent major developments in neuroscience and machine learning have opened up a new world of possibilities for investigating the underlying principles of information coding in the brains of humans and other animals. In this course, we will discuss primary research articles on neural representation and information processing, and students will implement computational analyses that address issues in these domains. We will mostly focus on vision as a system that illustrates broader principles of information processing in the human brain. The reading material will include work from philosophy, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and computational modeling. The topics covered include mental and neural representation, neural tuning, population coding, information theory, encoding and decoding models, dimensionality reduction, computational models, deep learning, and other applications of machine learning in neuroscience. Enrollment is limited to Juniors and Seniors. While this class does not have formal prerequisites, programming experience (e.g., AS.250.205 Introduction to Computing) and mathematical preparation (e.g., AS.110.107 Calculus II) are essential. It is also highly recommended that students have previously taken introductory courses in cognitive or systems neuroscience (e.g., AS.050.203 Neuroscience: Cognitive) and machine learning or neural network modeling (e.g., AS.050.372 Foundations of Neural Network Theory).
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room: Krieger 134A
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.675 (01)
Probabilistic Models of the Visual Cortex
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Yuille, Alan L
Krieger 170
Fall 2025
The course gives an introduction to computational models of the mammalian visual cortex. It covers topics in low-, mid-, and high-level vision. It briefly discusses the relevant evidence from anatomy, electrophysiology, imaging (e.g., fMRI), and psychophysics. It concentrates on mathematical modeling of these phenomena taking into account recent progress in probabilistic models of computer vision and developments in machine learning, such as deep networks. Also offered as EN.601.685.
Required Background: Calculus I and experience in a programming language (Python preferred).
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Probabilistic Models of the Visual Cortex AS.050.675 (01)
The course gives an introduction to computational models of the mammalian visual cortex. It covers topics in low-, mid-, and high-level vision. It briefly discusses the relevant evidence from anatomy, electrophysiology, imaging (e.g., fMRI), and psychophysics. It concentrates on mathematical modeling of these phenomena taking into account recent progress in probabilistic models of computer vision and developments in machine learning, such as deep networks. Also offered as EN.601.685.
Required Background: Calculus I and experience in a programming language (Python preferred).
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room: Krieger 170
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 68/68
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (01)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Landau, Barbara
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (01)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Landau, Barbara
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (02)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Legendre, Geraldine
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
×
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (02)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Legendre, Geraldine
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (03)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
McCloskey, Michael E
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (03)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (04)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Kocab, Annemarie
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (04)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (05)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Bonner, Mick
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (05)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (06)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Rapp, Brenda C
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (06)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (07)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Rawlins, Kyle
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (07)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (09)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Wilson, Colin
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (09)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (10)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Yuille, Alan L
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (10)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.800 (11)
Directed Readings in Cognitive Science
Isik, Leyla
Fall 2025
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
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Directed Readings in Cognitive Science AS.050.800 (11)
Directed readings on current topics in cognitive science. Instructor approval required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.801 (01)
Research Seminar in Cognitive Neuropsychology
McCloskey, Michael E
Fall 2025
Participants in this graduate seminar will read and discuss current research articles in cognitive neuropsychology of vision or language, and present their own research.
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Research Seminar in Cognitive Neuropsychology AS.050.801 (01)
Participants in this graduate seminar will read and discuss current research articles in cognitive neuropsychology of vision or language, and present their own research.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.802 (01)
Research Seminar in Cognitive Processes
Rapp, Brenda C
Fall 2025
Permission required. Current issues and ongoing research on human cognition are discussed.
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Research Seminar in Cognitive Processes AS.050.802 (01)
Permission required. Current issues and ongoing research on human cognition are discussed.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.806 (01)
Research Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience and Machine Learning
Bonner, Mick
Fall 2025
Participants in this seminar will read and discuss current research articles in the fields of cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The seminar will focus on research that provides insights into the representations and algorithms of the human brain, with an emphasis on vision and natural semantic understanding.
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Research Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience and Machine Learning AS.050.806 (01)
Participants in this seminar will read and discuss current research articles in the fields of cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The seminar will focus on research that provides insights into the representations and algorithms of the human brain, with an emphasis on vision and natural semantic understanding.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.812 (01)
Research Seminar in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
Isik, Leyla
Fall 2025
This seminar will discuss papers and ongoing research in the areas of computational cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on different areas of visual and social perception.
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Research Seminar in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience AS.050.812 (01)
This seminar will discuss papers and ongoing research in the areas of computational cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on different areas of visual and social perception.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.814 (01)
Research Seminar in Computer Vision
F 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Yuille, Alan L
Malone 228
Fall 2025
This seminar is based on topics in computational vision with the option of attending additional subgroup meetings on specific topics.
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Research Seminar in Computer Vision AS.050.814 (01)
This seminar is based on topics in computational vision with the option of attending additional subgroup meetings on specific topics.
Days/Times: F 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room: Malone 228
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.817 (01)
Research Seminar in Semantics
Rawlins, Kyle
Fall 2025
A critical analysis of current issues and debates in natural language semantics. Discussion of on-going research. Permission required.
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Research Seminar in Semantics AS.050.817 (01)
A critical analysis of current issues and debates in natural language semantics. Discussion of on-going research. Permission required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.826 (01)
Research Seminar in Formal Approaches to Cognitive Science
Wilson, Colin
Fall 2025
Readings and research presentations on varying topics in mathematics, computation, and formal linguistics with bearing on cognitive science.
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Research Seminar in Formal Approaches to Cognitive Science AS.050.826 (01)
Readings and research presentations on varying topics in mathematics, computation, and formal linguistics with bearing on cognitive science.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.831 (01)
Research Seminar in Language Learning, Creation, and Evolution
Kocab, Annemarie
Krieger 131
Fall 2025
Participants in this graduate seminar will read and discuss current research articles in language learning, creation, and evolution. To enroll, students must be actively carrying out empirical or theoretical research in these areas. Permission required.
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Research Seminar in Language Learning, Creation, and Evolution AS.050.831 (01)
Participants in this graduate seminar will read and discuss current research articles in language learning, creation, and evolution. To enroll, students must be actively carrying out empirical or theoretical research in these areas. Permission required.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room: Krieger 131
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (01)
Research in Cognitive Science
Landau, Barbara
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (01)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Landau, Barbara
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (02)
Research in Cognitive Science
Legendre, Geraldine
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (02)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Legendre, Geraldine
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (03)
Research in Cognitive Science
McCloskey, Michael E
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (03)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (04)
Research in Cognitive Science
Kocab, Annemarie
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (04)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (05)
Research in Cognitive Science
Bonner, Mick
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (05)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (06)
Research in Cognitive Science
Rapp, Brenda C
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (06)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (07)
Research in Cognitive Science
Rawlins, Kyle
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (07)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (09)
Research in Cognitive Science
Wilson, Colin
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (09)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (10)
Research in Cognitive Science
Yuille, Alan L
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (10)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (11)
Research in Cognitive Science
Isik, Leyla
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
×
Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (11)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 7/7
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.839 (12)
Research in Cognitive Science
Hale, John
Fall 2025
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
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Research in Cognitive Science AS.050.839 (12)
Current topics in any area of cognitive science, including language and vision, with discussion of recent developments in theory, experimental study, and computational modeling.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hale, John
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (01)
Teaching Practicum
Landau, Barbara
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (01)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Landau, Barbara
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (03)
Teaching Practicum
McCloskey, Michael E
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (03)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (04)
Teaching Practicum
Kocab, Annemarie
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (04)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kocab, Annemarie
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (05)
Teaching Practicum
Bonner, Mick
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (05)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bonner, Mick
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (06)
Teaching Practicum
Rapp, Brenda C
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (06)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rapp, Brenda C
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (07)
Teaching Practicum
Rawlins, Kyle
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (07)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (09)
Teaching Practicum
Wilson, Colin
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
×
Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (09)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wilson, Colin
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (10)
Teaching Practicum
Yuille, Alan L
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (10)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Yuille, Alan L
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (11)
Teaching Practicum
Isik, Leyla
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (11)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Isik, Leyla
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (12)
Teaching Practicum
Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (12)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Yarmolinskaya, Julia
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (13)
Teaching Practicum
Li, Donald
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (13)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Li, Donald
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (14)
Teaching Practicum
Koval, Pasha
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (14)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Koval, Pasha
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.849 (15)
Teaching Practicum
Hale, John
Fall 2025
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
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Teaching Practicum AS.050.849 (15)
Essential for Teaching Assistants to satisfy graduate degree TA requirements. Students must register to the appropriate instructor's section based on department assignments.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Hale, John
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.850 (01)
Current Advances in Cognitive Science
Bonner, Mick; Isik, Leyla
Fall 2025
Introduces advanced research topics in cognitive science to graduate students through a series of speakers and discussions.
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Current Advances in Cognitive Science AS.050.850 (01)
Introduces advanced research topics in cognitive science to graduate students through a series of speakers and discussions.