| Prerequisites (3
courses) |
| Cog Sci c1/Educ c1 |
Introduction to Cognitive
Science (4) |
| Math 1A |
Calculus (4) |
OR
Math 16A |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus (3) |
| CS 61A |
Structure and
Interpretation of Computer Programs (4) |
| Note: An
average GPA of 2.0 or higher in these prerequisites is required for
admission to the major. |
| Note: Some upper
division courses have additional prerequisites
that prospective majors need to consider
seriously. |
|
| Lower
Division Requirements
(2 courses) |
| MCB 61 |
Brain, Mind, and Behavior (3) |
OR
MCB 64 |
Exploring the Brain: Introduction to
Neuroscience (3) |
| Math 55 or CS 70 |
Discrete Mathematics (4) |
| Note: Lower-division
requirements are not prerequisites for admission to the major, but
should be completed as early as possible, as they provide the
foundations for other required courses. |
|
|
| Upper
Division
Requirements (at least 30 units) |
| Note: Directed
Group
Study (198), Supervised Independent Study (199), or Honors
(H195A-H195B) courses may not be used to fulfill the
upper-division requirement. |
|
| Core Courses
(2
courses) |
| Cog Sci c100/Psych c120 |
Basic Issues in Cognitive Science (3) |
| Cog Sci c101/Ling c105 |
The Mind and Language (4) |
|
| Distribution
Requirement (6 courses) |
| One
course in each of the six areas of
concentration, selected from the courses listed for
"Non-concentrators". |
|
Areas of Concentration:
|
Cognitive
Psychology |
|
Computational
Modeling |
| |
Linguistics |
|
Philosophy |
|
Neuroscience |
|
Society, Culture,
and Cognition |
| Note: Courses that
are listed within more than one area of
concentration can be counted for only one
requirement, although the student is free to
choose which one. |
|
| Concentration
(Optional -- at least 3 courses) |
| Students are not required to
concentrate
their studies in any particular area. Those who elect to do so
must compete at least three courses in the chosen area, following the
guidelines for "Concentrators". |
| Note: Students
who
elect to concentrate in one of the six areas may fulfill their
distribution requirement in that area with a course listed for
"Concentrators". |
|
