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The Brain & Mind
Studies curriculum is designed to provide students with an integrative
and interdisciplinary approach to the scientific and philosophic study
of brain and mind.
The curriculum is composed of four content areas:
• Methodology & Foundations
• Psychology Content
• Philosophy Content
• Brain & Mind Electives
Methodology and Foundations courses (21 credits, including courses
in introductory computer science, logic, statistics, and research methods)
will provide students with the technical and conceptual skills demanded
by the study of brain and mind.
Psychology Content courses (15 credits to be chosen from offerings
related to cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and perception) will
provide students with opportunities for in-depth study of cognitive and
psychobiological approaches to the science of behavior.
Philosophy Content courses (15 credits to be chosen from offerings
related to philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy
of neuroscience) provide opportunities for in-depth study of the philosophical
issues associated with neuroscience, psychology, and cognition.
Brain & Mind Electives (9 credits to be chosen from courses
ranging from biology to electrical engineering and computer science, covering
topics such as artificial intelligence, linguistics, and neurobiology)
allow for further multidisciplinary study of brain and mind.
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