Major - Cognitive Science

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the

Aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study

Aims

The program of study aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

demonstrate a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of cognitive science
understand professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
demonstrate awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of cognitive science
work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
understand the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
prepare for future professional roles as a cognitive scientist.

The major provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the major students will be able to:

competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of solutions to cognitive problems
apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
work professionally as an individual and in a team
develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of cognitive science.

Program of study

Major - Cognitive Science - Year 1

18 units comprising:

Core - Year 1 Topics

BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
SPTH1506 Linguistics and Phonetics 1 (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)

Major - Cognitive Science - Year 2

18 units comprising:

Core - Year 2 Topics

MMED2933 Fundamental Neuroscience (4.5 units)

Option - Year 2 Topics

Plus three of:

COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units)
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
PHIL2603 Cognition and Consciousness (4.5 units)
PSYC2020 Cognition and Learning (4.5 units)
SPTH1509 Linguistics and Phonetics 2 (4.5 units)

Major - Cognitive Science - Year 3

18 units comprising:

Core - Year 3 Topics

COMP3742 Intelligent Systems (4.5 units)
MMED3930 Sensory Motor Systems (4.5 units)

Option - Year 3 Topics

Plus two of:

COMP3712  Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
COMP3722  Theory and Practice of Computation (4.5 units)
COMP3751  Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
MMED3931 Advanced Neuroscience (4.5 units)
PSYC2021 Human Development (4.5 units)

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