University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 63 courses
The Cognitive Science minor is designed to introduce students to cognitive science topics as addressed in a number of different disciplines, such as biology, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, and psychology, while allowing them to pursue a more in-depth study of cognitive science topics within specific areas of their own choice. The minor consists of two parts. In the first part students complete background courses and satisfy a computer programming experience requirement. In the second part they select courses from three clusters of upper-division courses that have been organized to reflect different aspects of cognitive science. Students take five courses from three clusters, with no more than three courses from any one cluster.
The Minor
Complete eight courses (32 units) as follows:
The Minor: Introductory Courses
Complete three courses as follows:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 85 | Introduction to Cognitive Science | 4 |
The Minor: Introductory Courses: Psychology or Linguistics
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 15 | Introductory Psychobiology | 4 |
| PSYCH 100B | Research Methods in Psychology | 5 |
| LING 1 | Introduction to Study of Language | 5 |
| LING 20 | Introduction to Linguistic Analysis | 5 |
The Minor: Introductory Courses: Programming
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMPTNG 10A | Introduction to Programming | 5 |
| PSYCH 20A | MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
The Minor: Clusters
Complete five total courses from the following three clusters, with no more than three courses from any particular cluster:
The Minor: Clusters: Biological Basis of Cognition Cluster
Only one course from Psychology M116A or 116B may be applied. Psychology M117C is multiple listed with Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology M175C, Neuroscience M101C, and Physiological Science M180C.
The Minor: Clusters: Human Cognition Cluster
Select between the following courses or range:
The Minor: Clusters: Human Cognition Cluster: Courses
The Minor: Clusters: Mind and Language Cluster
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