Nov 24, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Cognitive Studies (18-19)

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Coordinators: Giovanni Bennardo, Department of Anthropology; Betty Birner, Department of English; Reva Freedman, Department of Computer Science and Katja Wiemer, Department of Psychology

Cognitive Studies is the study of the mind. A minor in cognitive studies indicates that a student has studied issues such as knowledge acquisition, language, reasoning, and artificial intelligence from an interdisciplinary perspective and using a variety of methods. This degree may be particularly beneficial to students who seek a career in interdisciplinary fields such as cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, artificial intelligence, human factors engineering, educational technology, or related areas within the participating departments.

The departments participating in this minor are Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Communicative Disorders, Computer Science, English, Philosophy, and Psychology.

The Cognitive Studies Minor is open to students of any major area leading to a baccalaureate degree. Students should have at least sophomore standing and hold a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students who wish to enroll in the minor need to register with one of the program coordinators.

Requirements (18-19)

Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.

Core course (3)

ILAS 261 - Language, Mind, and Thought Credits: 3
ILAS 261 is available for general education credit.
This is a nature and technology general education course for the Learning Pathway.
OR ANTH 261X - Language, Mind, and Thought Credits: 3
ANTH 261X is available for general education credit.
This is a nature and technology general education course for the Learning Pathway.
OR ENGL 261X - Language, Mind, and Thought Credits: 3
ENGL 261X is available for general education credit.
This is a nature and technology general education course for the Learning Pathway.

At least five of the following, from at least three departments (15-16)

ANTH 230 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
ANTH 331 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 331 is a writing infused course.
ANTH 433 - Fundamentals of Cognitive Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 435 - Space in Language and Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 438 - Cultural Models: The Language of Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 491 - Current Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
ANTH 498 - Independent Study in Anthropology Credits: 1-6
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
BIOS 459 - Human Neurobiology Credits: 4
COMD 305 - Language Development Credits: 3
COMD 330 - Neuroscience of Communication and Associated Behaviors Credits: 3
CSCI 461 - Techniques of Computer Programming and Algorithmic Processes Credits: 3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
CSCI 490 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3 B. Artificial Intelligence
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
- CSCI 490 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3 K. Programming Languages
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
CSCI 497 - Undergraduate Readings in Computer Science Credits: 1-3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
ENGL 318 - Exploring Human Language Credits: 3
ENGL 318 is a writing infused course.
Available for general education credit.
This is a society and culture general education course for the Global Connections Pathway.
ENGL 321 - Structure of Modern English Credits: 3
ENGL 322 - Language in American Society Credits: 3
ENGL 322 is a writing infused course.
ENGL 432 - Topics in General Linguistics Credits: 3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
ENGL 433 - Meaning Credits: 3
ENGL 497 - Directed Study Credits: 1-3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
ENGL 491 - Honors Directed Study Credits: 3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
FLSL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I Credits: 3
PHIL 105 - Logic and Critical Reasoning Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
PHIL 205 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
PHIL 311 - Knowledge and Justification Credits: 3
PHIL 363 - Philosophy of Mind Credits: 3
PHIL 404 - Philosophy of Language Credits: 3
PSYC 245 - Thinking Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a society and culture general education course for the Learning Pathway.
PSYC 300 - Introduction to Brain and Behavior Credits: 3
PSYC 345 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a nature and technology general education course for the Learning Pathway.
PSYC 400 - Psychology of Language Credits: 3
PSYC 481 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a nature and technology general education course for the Health and Wellness Pathway.
PSYC 485 - Individual Study in Psychology Credits: 1-3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
PSYC 495 - Seminar in Special Topics Credits: 3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.
PSYC 498 - Honors Independent Study Credits: 1-3
When topic is appropriate, with approval of coordinator.