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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Cognitive Modelling (Level 10) (U01943)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : INF-4-CM This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts and methodology underlying cognitive modelling. The fundamental issues of using a computational approach to the exploration and modelling of cognition are considered. In particular, we explore the way that computational models relate to, are tested against, and illuminate psychological theories and data. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : At least 40 points from Schedule O at level 9/10. Introduction to Cognitive Science (ICS) or an introduction to cognition or cognitive psychology is strongly recommended, though not currently required. The ICS course may be taken in parallel. [MSc students may take ICS with permission of the Director of Teaching.] Subject AreasHome subject areaArtificial Intelligence, (School of Informatics, Schedule O) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 4th year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After completing this course successfully, students will be able to:
-Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts and methodology of cognitive modelling, by being able to design simple cognitive models for sample problems. -Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between computational models and psychological theories, by being able to critically assess the psychological adequacy of a given model. -Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate cognitive models using a range of techniques, when given a model and a set of experimental data that it is supposed to account for. -Demonstrate an awareness of the most important approaches to cognitive modelling, by being able to use these approaches to formalise theories that are couched in potentially vague and ambiguous terms (e.g., natural language). -Use existing modelling tools (e.g., Cogent) to design and test computer implementations of cognitive models (both existing models from the literature and simple models they have designed themselves). Assessment Information
Written Examination 70%
Assessed Assignments 30% Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mr Neil McGillivray Course Organiser Dr Kyriakos Kalorkoti Course Website : http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/teaching/courses/ School Website : http://www.informatics.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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