Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary 
Majors and Minors

Interdisciplinary
Cognitive Science Major
B.A., B.S. degrees

The Departments of Computer Science, Philosophy and Psychology jointly offer an interdisciplinary major in Cognitive Science. This major consists of 27 hours in the core, 12 hours of electives, and up to 20 hours of corequisites and prerequisites. A total of 59 semester hours may be required. The objectives of the program are to give you (1) a balanced education in the study of cognition from the perspectives of computer science, philosophy, and psychology; (2) a current education in the most recent approaches to cognitive modeling in each of the three disciplines; (3) a sound preparation for career opportunities or further professional study in the areas of industry and research that are direct consequences of the application of computer technology to the study of cognition; and (4) a flexible program allowing you to focus your interest in either of the related disciplines by concentrations of electives in your choice of fields.

Required Courses (27 hours)
CPS 181 Introduction to Data Structures
CPS 340 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
CPS 480 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
PHL 140 Introduction to Logic
PHL 320 Theory of Knowledge
PHL 325 Philosophy of Mind
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 382 Perception
PSY 589 Cognitive Psychology

Electives (12 hours)
CPS 450 Programming Language Concepts
CPS 542 Analysis and Design of Algorithms
CPS 576 Digital Image Processing
PHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 190 The Nature of Science
PHL 302 History of Philosophy: Modern Period
PHL 340 Intermediate Logic
PHL 390 Philosophy of Science
PHL 421 Philosophy of Language
PSY 211 Introduction to Psychological Statistics
PSY 387 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 330 Social Psychology
PSY 383 Learning and Memory
PSY 538 Human Motivation
PSY 587 Physiological Psychology

Corequisites and prerequisites (up to 20 hours)
CPS 180 Principles of Computer Programming, prerequisite for CPS 181
CPS 210 Assembly Language and Computer Organization, prerequisite for CPS 340
MTH 130 Pre-Calculus Mathematics, prerequisite for MTH 132 and corequisite for CPS 180
MTH 132 Calculus I, prerequisite for MTH 223 and CPS 340
MTH 175 Discrete Mathematics, a corequisite for CPS 181
MTH 223 Linear Algebra, a prerequisite for CPS 340

Note: Some corequisite and prerequisite courses may be waived if you have adequate background.

Total: 39-59 semester hours (up to 20 co- and prerequisite hours)

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