Courses & Registration

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Visual Cognition
AS.050.116 (01)

How do humans make sense of the visual world around them? This course will provide an introductory survey of current research, methods, and theories in visual cognition. We will draw upon topics in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive neuropsychology, and artificial intelligence.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Isik, Leyla
  • Room: Krieger 170
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 6/55
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-COMPCG, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (02)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Moss, Natalie, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 2/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (01)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Cormiea, Sarah, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 3/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (05)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Neophytou, Kyriaki, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 3/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (06)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Cormiea, Sarah, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (07)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Moss, Natalie, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 11/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (09)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Rapp, Brenda C, Upadhyayula, Shanmukha Aditya
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 8/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (03)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Pasquinelli, Rennie, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 5/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (08)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Pasquinelli, Rennie, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (04)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Rapp, Brenda C, Upadhyayula, Shanmukha Aditya
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Cognitive Neuropsychology of Visual Perception: The Malfunctioning Visual Brain
AS.050.315 (01)

When we think about our ability to see, we tend to think about our eyes, but in fact vision happens mostly in the brain. This course explores the remarkable perceptual deficits that occur when the visual regions of the brain are damaged or fail to develop normally, focusing on what these perceptual malfunctions tell us about normal visual perception. Topics include visual system anatomy and physiology; functional specialization in the lower visual system as revealed by cerebral achromatopsia (color blindness resulting from brain damage) and akinetopsia (impaired motion perception); cortical plasticity in the visual system; spatial deficits in perception and action; and the implications of high-level visual deficits, including prosopagnosia (impaired face recognition), Charles Bonnet syndrome (complex visual hallucinations in blind areas of the visual field), blindsight (accurate responding to visual stimuli despite apparent inability to see them), and aphantasia (lack of visual imagery).

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
  • Instructor: McCloskey, Michael E
  • Room: Mergenthaler 111
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 6/50
  • PosTag(s): COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY, NEUR-CG

Neuroscience: Cognitive
AS.050.203 (10)

This course surveys theory and research concerning how mental processes are carried out by the human brain. Currently a wide range of methods of probing the functioning brain are yielding insights into the nature of the relation between mental and neural events. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of both the physiological bases of the techniques and the issues involved in relating measures of brain activity to cognitive functioning. Methods surveyed include electrophysiological recording techniques such as EEG, ERP, single/multiple unit recording and MEG; functional imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI; and methods that involve lesioning or disrupting neural activity such as cortical stimulation, animal lesion studies, and the study of brain-damaged individuals. It’s strongly recommended that students have background in one of the following courses: AS.050.101 OR AS.050.105 OR AS.200.141.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Bonner, Michael, Neophytou, Kyriaki, Rapp, Brenda C
  • Room: Hodson 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 11/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Syntax I
AS.050.320 (01)

Introduces the basic methods and means of analysis used in contemporary syntax investigations, practicing with data from different languages. Also offered as AS.050.620.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Legendre, Geraldine
  • Room: Krieger 111
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/20
  • PosTag(s): COGS-LING

Mathematical Models of Language
AS.050.370 (01)

This course will be devoted to the study of formal systems that have proven useful in the cognitive science of language. We will discuss a wide range of mathematical structures and techniques and demonstrate their applications in theories of grammatical competence and performance. A major goal of this course is bringing students to a point where they can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing formal theories of cognitive capacities, as well as profitably engage in such formalization, constructing precise and coherent definitions and rigorous proofs. Also offered as AS.050.670.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: MW 4:30PM - 5:45PM
  • Instructor: Rawlins, Kyle
  • Room: Krieger 134A
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/17
  • PosTag(s): COGS-LING, COGS-COMPCG

Topics in Music Cognition
AS.376.372 (01)

This course explores the similarities and differences between music and language, the effects of musical training on cognitive development, and the expressive power of music, with an introduction to music and its role in film. We will read relevant research and theory on these topics from cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, musicology, and philosophical perspectives.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 9:00AM - 11:30AM
  • Instructor: Lopez-Gonzalez, Monica
  • Room: Mattin Center 101
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/15
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY

Language & Thought
AS.050.358 (01)

Have you ever wondered about the relationships between language and thought? Philosophers, linguists, psychologists, evolutionary theorists and cognitive scientists have too and this course will survey the current thinking on this matter. Classical papers such as those by Whorf and Sapir, more recent philosophical papers by people such as Fodor and Dennett, and recent empirical work by linguists and psycholingists on the relationship between language and thinking in development and in adults will be covered. Discussions will focus on the theoretically possible relationships between language and thought and the empirical data that speak to these. Juniors and seniors only. Freshmen and sophomores by permission of instructor only.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Landau, Barbara
  • Room: Krieger 134A
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/15
  • PosTag(s): COGS-LING, COGS-COGPSY

Second Language Acquisition
AS.050.349 (01)

First language acquisition is natural and seemingly effortless. The situation is reversed when one tries to learn another language. This course discusses in what ways first and second language acquisition (SLA) differ and how individual differences of the learners as well as external factors contribute to the variability observed in rates and ultimate proficiency of second language learning in children and adults. We will discuss such topics as Universal Grammar access in early and late SLA, first language influence, critical periods, possibility of native-like attainment, and language attrition.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
  • Instructor: Yarmolinskaya, Julia S
  • Room: Krieger 134A
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 7/20
  • PosTag(s): COGS-LING, COGS-COGPSY

Cognitive Development
AS.050.339 (01)

This is a survey course in developmental psychology designed for individuals with some basic background in psychology or cognitive science, but little or none in development. The course is strongly theoretically oriented, with emphasis on issues of nature, and development psychology as well as relevant empirical evidence. The principle focus will be early development, i.e., from conception through middle childhood. The course is organized topically, covering biological and prenatal development, perceptual and cognitive development, the nature and development of intelligence, and language learning.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
  • Instructor: Yarmolinskaya, Julia S
  • Room: Krieger 309
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/30
  • PosTag(s): BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Bayesian Inference
AS.050.371 (01)

This course introduces techniques for computational modeling of aspects of human cognition, including perception, categorization, and induction. Possible topics include maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference, structured statistical models (including hierarchical and graphical models), nonparametric models. The course emphasizes the close connections among data analysis, theory development, and modeling, with examples drawn from language and vision. Also offered as AS.050.671.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
  • Instructor: Wilson, Colin
  • Room: Krieger 111
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 5/25
  • PosTag(s): NEUR-CG, NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG

Course # (Section) Title Day/Times Instructor Room PosTag(s) Info
AS.050.116 (01)Visual CognitionMW 1:30PM - 2:45PMIsik, LeylaKrieger 170COGS-COGPSY, COGS-COMPCG, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (02)Neuroscience: CognitiveTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Moss, Natalie, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (01)Neuroscience: CognitiveTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Cormiea, Sarah, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (05)Neuroscience: CognitiveTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Neophytou, Kyriaki, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (06)Neuroscience: CognitiveT 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Cormiea, Sarah, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (07)Neuroscience: CognitiveT 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Moss, Natalie, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (09)Neuroscience: CognitiveT 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Rapp, Brenda C, Upadhyayula, Shanmukha AdityaHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (03)Neuroscience: CognitiveTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Pasquinelli, Rennie, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (08)Neuroscience: CognitiveT 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Pasquinelli, Rennie, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.203 (04)Neuroscience: CognitiveTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, T 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Rapp, Brenda C, Upadhyayula, Shanmukha AdityaHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.315 (01)Cognitive Neuropsychology of Visual Perception: The Malfunctioning Visual BrainTTh 12:00PM - 1:15PMMcCloskey, Michael EMergenthaler 111COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY, NEUR-CG
AS.050.203 (10)Neuroscience: CognitiveT 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:45AMBonner, Michael, Neophytou, Kyriaki, Rapp, Brenda CHodson 110COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.320 (01)Syntax ITTh 1:30PM - 2:45PMLegendre, GeraldineKrieger 111COGS-LING
AS.050.370 (01)Mathematical Models of LanguageMW 4:30PM - 5:45PMRawlins, KyleKrieger 134ACOGS-LING, COGS-COMPCG
AS.376.372 (01)Topics in Music CognitionT 9:00AM - 11:30AMLopez-Gonzalez, MonicaMattin Center 101COGS-COGPSY
AS.050.358 (01)Language & ThoughtW 1:30PM - 4:00PMLandau, BarbaraKrieger 134ACOGS-LING, COGS-COGPSY
AS.050.349 (01)Second Language AcquisitionTTh 12:00PM - 1:15PMYarmolinskaya, Julia SKrieger 134ACOGS-LING, COGS-COGPSY
AS.050.339 (01)Cognitive DevelopmentTTh 3:00PM - 4:15PMYarmolinskaya, Julia SKrieger 309BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.050.371 (01)Bayesian InferenceTTh 9:00AM - 10:15AMWilson, ColinKrieger 111NEUR-CG, NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG