Undergraduate Course: Computational Foundations of Cognitive Science 1 (INFR08011)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Informatics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Informatics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/teaching/courses/cfcs1 |
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| Course description |
This course is designed to teach students the computational and mathematical approaches that form the quantitative foundation of cognitive science. The mathematical content of the course includes basic linear algebra and and an introduction to probability and information theory. All mathematical and computational content is supported by putting it in the context of a cognitive science application. Computational tools, such as Matlab, will play an important role in the presentation of the course. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the mathematical concepts and techniques covered in this course by being able to apply them to relevant mathematical problems.
2 - Recognise the cognitive relevance of the mathematical concepts and techniques covered in this course by being able to apply them to simple modelling problems and applications in cognitive science.
3 - Describe the relationship between the mathematical formalisation of a cognitive system and its biological implementation and assess the adequacy of the formalisation.
4 - Demonstrate an understanding of usage of computational tools to apply mathematical concepts to problems in cognitive science.
5 - Analyse and evaluate scientific arguments and present the results of the evaluation in written or oral form. |
Assessment Information
Written Examination 75
Assessed Assignments 25
Oral Presentations 0
Assessment
The assessed coursework consists of four assignments which cover material from the tutorials and the lab sessions. They carry equal weight, i.e., each assignment is worth 6.25% of the overall mark for the course.
If delivered in semester 1, this course will have an option for semester 1 only visiting undergraduate students, providing assessment prior to the end of the calendar year. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Miles Osborne
Tel: (0131 6)50 4430
Email: osborne@cogsci.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Kirsten Belk
Tel: (0131 6)50 5194
Email: kbelk@staffmail.ed.ac.uk |
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