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Course Catalog 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Cognitive Sciences Concentration
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The Cognitive Sciences Concentration at Oberlin focuses on the study of human cognition from many perspectives ranging from the investigation of single neurons in the brain, to the analysis of the cognitive process of the individual, to the examination of complex decision making in social groups. The concentration is intended to familiarize students with the different methodological approaches used to investigate human cognition. Given the concentration’s interdisciplinary nature, students will be required to take relevant courses from several fields of inquiry including psychology, neuroscience, computer science, economics, philosophy and anthropology.
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Concentration Requirements
The following core courses in psychology and neuroscience are required for the concentration. Note that both courses have prerequisites. Core Courses
- NSCI 201 - The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience Credits: 3 hours
or - NSCI 204 - Human Neurobiology Credits: 3 hours
- PSYC 219 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3 hours
In addition to the core course requirement, students must take four elective courses. To ensure
breadth, each of the four elective courses must be from a different participating department
within the cognitive sciences concentration (i.e., psychology, neuroscience, computer science,
economics, philosophy and anthropology). Students should be aware that many of the elective
courses have prerequisites. An appropriate three-credit private reading or other course offering
may count as one of the electives upon approval by the Cognitive Sciences Chair.
Psychology (PSYC)
- 222 Psychobiology of Emotion
Additional Information
Any student, regardless of major or minor, can pursue a Cognitive Sciences Concentration. The Cognitive Sciences Concentration does not substitute for a major or minor. Its completion will be noted on the student’s final transcript along with majors, minors, and Honors. No course with a grade below C-/CR/P may be used for the Cognitive Sciences Concentration. Students wishing to pursue the concentration should consult with one of the faculty members of the Cognitive Sciences Concentration Committee: Mark Braford (Neuroscience), Al Porterfield (Psychology), Luis Fernandez (Economics), Peter McInerney (Philosophy), and Richard Salter (Computer Science). For further information, see our web site at www.oberlin.edu/psych/cogsci. |
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