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Cognitive Science Honours

Bachelor of Arts

Cognitive science is the study of the mind and its processes, including consciousness, language, learning, information processing, and decision making. At Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV this study is explored at the intersection of Linguistics, Psychology, Computing Science, and Philosophy. Through a variety of scientific and philosophical approaches, this interdisciplinary approach seeks a broader and deeper understanding of cognition.

Students in our program customize their individual programs within a set of required and recommended courses according to their developing interests. Faculty associated with our program and the Cognitive Science community at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV contribute individually and collaboratively to a wide range of research areas.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

To be admitted into the program, students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.25 and also complete:

  • COGS 100 (3) - Exploring the Mind
  • Honours project application form
  • 21 upper division units in the coursework below

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Introductory Courses

Students are required to complete the following

COGS 100 - Exploring the Mind (3)

This course provides a basic integrative overview of how cognitive science aspires to integrate the empirical findings, theories, and methods of psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computing science and philosophy. Prerequisite: Open to all students. Students with credit for COGS 200 may not take COGS 100 for further credit. Breadth-Hum/Social Sci/Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jeremy Turner
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Koichi Haseyama
Koichi Haseyama
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

and the following requirements.

Computing Science

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3)

An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language, e.g. Python. The students will be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion; reading and writing files; measuring performance of algorithms; debugging tools; basic terminal navigation using shell commands. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Victor Cheung
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Diana Cukierman
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Angelica Lim
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Angelica Lim
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and

CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3)

A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Intended for students who will major in computing science or a related program. Topics include: memory management; fundamental algorithms; formally analyzing the running time of algorithms; abstract data types and elementary data structures; object-oriented programming and software design; specification and program correctness; reading and writing files; debugging tools; shell commands. Prerequisite: CMPT 120 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMPT 126, 129, 135 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Igor Shinkar
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Additionally students who choose intermediate level computing science must complete

MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Introduction to counting, induction, automata theory, formal reasoning, modular arithmetic. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent), or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, 157. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Harinder Khangura
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D206 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D207 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D208 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D301 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D302 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D303 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D304 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D305 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D306 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D307 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D308 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Linguistics

LING 220 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)

Explores how language works. Introduces students to the systematic nature of language by exploring the patterns of sounds, words, sentences and meanings in English and other languages. Develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills through hands-on training in pattern recognition and language data analysis. Open to all students. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ivelina Koleva Tchizmarova
TBD
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
TBD
D201 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Philosophy

PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)

An introduction to some of the central problems of philosophy. Topics to be discussed include the different theories of reality; the nature and sources of knowledge, truth, evidence, and reason; the justification of belief and knowledge about the universe. These topics and problems will be considered as they arise in the context of issues such as: relativism versus absolutism; the existence of God; personal identity; the nature of the mind and its relation to the body; free will and determinism; the possibility of moral knowledge. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL 100 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Heide
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Simon Pollon
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with fundamental techniques of correct reasoning. Special attention is given to the methods of logic in particular, and to their role in the discovery of truth not only within science and philosophy but within all forms of rational enquiry. Open to all students. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Thomas Donaldson
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Simon Pollon
TBD

Psychology

PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
George Alder
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Russell Day
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Diana Lim
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Sarah Coupland
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Lim
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Diana Lim
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey

Intermediate Courses

Students complete

COGS 200 - Foundations in Cognitive Science (3)

An introduction to major empirical methods and theoretical frameworks for exploring the mind that examines some of the foundational debates that have fueled investigations over the past fifty years. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the course illustrates how a convergence of ideas from psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science has led to deep explanations of a range of cognitive science topics. Prerequisite: COGS 100.

and the requirements for at least three of the four disciplines shown below.

Computing Science

Students who choose this discipline will complete

CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)

Introduction to a variety of practical and important data structures and methods for implementation and for experimental and analytical evaluation. Topics include: stacks, queues and lists; search trees; hash tables and algorithms; efficient sorting; object-oriented programming; time and space efficiency analysis; and experimental evaluation. Prerequisite: (MACM 101 and (CMPT 125, CMPT 129 or CMPT 135)) or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252), all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Thomas Shermer
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D201 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D204 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D205 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D206 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D207 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D208 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Linguistics

Students who choose this discipline will complete

LING 282W - Writing for Linguistics (3)

Develops skills in language analysis by focusing on reading and writing of linguistic argumentation. Explores the foundations of such argumentation in the core areas of linguistics. Students read and discuss primary literature in linguistics in order to understand how to formulate hypotheses and evaluate them. They also learn how to use writing to construct their own solutions to challenging linguistic problems. Prerequisite: LING 220. Writing/Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Heather Bliss
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Philosophy

Students who choose this discipline will complete

PHIL 201 - Epistemology (3)

A critical overview of recent accounts of the nature and scope of human knowledge and of justified or rational belief, and of philosophical issues that these accounts are intended to address. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 100W (or equivalent), 120W (or equivalent), 121, 144, 150, 151, or COGS 100. Students who have taken PHIL 301 cannot take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Martin Hahn
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Psychology

Students who choose this discipline will complete

PSYC 201W - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4)

An introduction to the procedures used in psychological research, and to the logic underlying them. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to research, the formulation of testable questions, the control of extraneous influences, the measurement of effects, and the drawing of valid conclusions from empirical evidence. Provides a background for senior psychology courses since it offers a basis for the critical evaluation and conduct of research. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or 102. Students with credit for PSYC 201 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
George Alder
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 221 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)

Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Richard Wright
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 280 - Introduction to Biological Psychology (3)

Surveys the major areas in biological psychology. Topics include the basics of neuroanatomy and nerve cell function, the behavioural and physiological effects of drugs and hormones in the nervous system, evolutionary perspectives on the brain and behaviour, and the biopsychology of vision, the chemical senses, hearing, movement, biological rhythms, sex, and cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: BISC 101. Breadth-Science.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

Upper Division Requirements

Students are required to complete at least 60 units including at least 49 units within the cognitive science disciplines, including

COGS 300 - Selected Topics in Cognitive Science (3)

An interdisciplinary exploration of recent work on some special topic in cognitive science (such as vision, reasoning, connectionism, etc.). Prerequisite: 60 credits.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jennifer Hinnell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
COGS 310 - Consciousness (3)

Explores the topic of consciousness, often called "the last great mystery of science," focusing on current scientific theories and empirical investigations from philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Prerequisite: COGS 100 and 200 (or permission of the instructor).

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Kathleen Akins
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
COGS 490 - Honours Project I (5)

An in-depth investigation of a topic in Cognitive Science culminating in a critical literature review and the formulation of a research proposal. Prerequisite: Approval of cognitive science steering committee after completion of at least 7 upper division courses within the Cognitive Science Honours program requirements.

COGS 491 - Honours Project II (5)

The research proposed in COGS 490 is executed, culminating in the completion of a substantive piece of research. Prerequisite: Approval of Cognitive Science steering committee either when student has completed COGS 490 or when student is taking COGS 490.

And at least 33 upper division units from the disciplines below, including at least one course from three of the four disciplines.

Computing Science

CMPT 310 - Artificial Intelligence Survey (3)

Provides a unified discussion of the fundamental approaches to the problems in artificial intelligence. The topics considered are: representational typology and search methods; game playing, heuristic programming; pattern recognition and classification; theorem-proving; question-answering systems; natural language understanding; computer vision. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)), all with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMPT 410 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 363 - User Interface Design (3)

This course provides a comprehensive study of user interface design. Topics include: goals and principles of UI design (systems engineering and human factors), historical perspective, current paradigms (widget-based, mental model, graphic design, ergonomics, metaphor, constructivist/iterative approach, and visual languages) and their evaluation, existing tools and packages (dialogue models, event-based systems, prototyping), future paradigms, and the social impact of UI. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Paul Hibbitts
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 365 - Multimedia Systems (3)

Multimedia systems design, multimedia hardware and software, issues in effectively representing, processing, and retrieving multimedia data such as text, graphics, sound and music, image and video. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 with a minimum grade of C-.

CMPT 383 - Comparative Programming Languages (3)

Various concepts and principles underlying the design and use of modern programming languages are considered in the context of procedural, object-oriented, functional and logic programming languages. Topics include data and control structuring constructs, facilities for modularity and data abstraction, polymorphism, syntax, and formal semantics. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)), all with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Toby Donaldson
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CMPT 384 - Symbolic Computing (3)

This course considers modelling and programming techniques appropriate for symbolic data domains such as mathematical expressions, logical formulas, grammars and programming languages. Topics include recursive and functional programming style, grammar-based data abstraction, simplification and reduction transformations, conversions to canonical form, environment data structures and interpreters, metaprogramming, pattern matching and theorem proving. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)), all with a minimum grade of C-.

CMPT 411 - Knowledge Representation (3)

Formal and foundational issues dealing with the representation of knowledge in artificial intelligence systems are covered. Questions of semantics, incompleteness, non-monotonicity and others will be examined. As well, particular approaches, such as procedural or semantic network, may be discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of nine units in Computing Science upper division courses or, in exceptional cases, permission of the instructor.

CMPT 412 - Computational Vision (3)

Computational approaches to image understanding will be discussed in relation to theories about the operation of the human visual system and with respect to practical applications in robotics. Topics will include edge detection, shape from shading, stereopsis, optical flow, Fourier methods, gradient space, three-dimensional object representation and constraint satisfaction. Prerequisite: MATH 152 with a minimum grade of C-, and nine units in Computing upper division courses or permission of the instructor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Yasutaka Furukawa
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 413 - Computational Linguistics (3)

This course examines the theoretical and applied problems of constructing and modelling systems, which aim to extract and represent the meaning of natural language sentences or of whole discourses, but drawing on contributions from the fields of linguistics, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence and computing science. Prerequisite: Completion of nine units in Computing Science upper division courses or, in exceptional cases, permission of the instructor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Angel Chang
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 414 - Model-Based Computer Vision (3)

This course covers various topics in computer vision with the emphasis on the model-based approach. Main subjects include 2-D and 3-D representations, matching, constraint relaxation, model-based vision systems. State-of-the-art robot vision systems will be used extensively as study cases. The solid modelling and CAD aspects of this course should also interest students of computer graphics. Prerequisite: MATH 152 with a minimum grade of C- and nine units in CMPT upper division courses, or permission of the instructor.

CMPT 417 - Intelligent Systems (3)

Intelligent Systems using modern constraint programming and heuristic search methods. A survey of this rapidly advancing technology as applied to scheduling, planning, design and configuration. An introduction to constraint programming, heuristic search, constructive (backtrack) search, iterative improvement (local) search, mixed-initiative systems and combinatorial optimization. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Hang Ma
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMPT 419 - Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3) *

Current topics in artificial intelligence depending on faculty and student interest.

Linguistics

LING 321 - Phonology (3)

An overview of theoretical principles in phonology. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.

LING 322 - Syntax (3)

Introduces theories of sentence structure. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 222 and any lower division W course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chung-hye Han
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LING 323 - Morphology (3)

Word structure in natural languages and its relationship to phonological and syntactic levels of grammar. Prerequisite: One of LING 301W, 309W or 482W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
John Alderete
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LING 324 - Semantics (3)

Basic formal aspects of meaning (e.g. compositional semantics, truth conditional semantics and quantification in natural language) and how they are distinguished from pragmatic aspects of meaning. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 222 and any lower division W course. Quantitative.

LING 330 - Phonetics (3)

A survey of methods of speech sound description and transcription. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Murray Munro
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LING 350 - First Language Acquisition (3)

Introduction to the study of language acquisition from the point of view of linguistic structure. Prerequisite: One of LING 301W, 309W or 482W. Students who have taken LING 250 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Dean Mellow
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LING 400 - Formal Linguistics (3)

Formal systems and their relation to linguistic methods and theory. Topics include the mathematical properties of natural languages, and rigorously defined frameworks for linguistic analysis and their formal properties. Prerequisite: LING 322. Recommended: PHIL 210. Quantitative.

LING 401 - Topics in Phonetics (3) *

Advanced training in speech sound description and analysis in the impressionistic and instrumental modes. Prerequisite: LING 330.

LING 415 - Neurolinguistics (3)

Explores language as a system of the human brain, including specific topics such as the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language; language production, perception and processing; bilingualism, language learning and brain plasticity; and aphasia, dyslexia, deafness and sign languages. Prerequisite: 12 units of upper division linguistic courses.

LING 480 - Topics in Linguistics I (3) *

Investigation of a selected area of linguistic research. This course may be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: Requirements will vary according to the topic offered.

LING 481 - Topics in Linguistics II (3) *

Investigation of a selected area of linguistic research. This course may be repeated once for credit if the subject is different. Prerequisite: Requirements will vary according to the topic offered.

Philosophy

PHIL 302 - Topics in Epistemology and Metaphysics (3) *

An exploration of philosophical issues concerning, e.g.: causation, time, modality, or the self; the realism/nominalism or realism/idealism debate; relativism; the concept of truth; naturalized epistemology; global epistemological skepticism or perhaps a 'local' form of skepticism such as skepticism about induction or about sensory belief. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PHIL 201 or 203.

PHIL 314 - Topics in Logic (3) *

An examination of one or more topics such as: alethic modal logic, applied modal logic, classical metatheory, and non-classical logic. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 110, 210, 310, 315, or MACM 101, or with the approval of the instructor or department.

PHIL 341 - Philosophy of Science (3)

A study of the nature of scientific enquiry, classificatory systems, laws and theories, the role of observation in science, the demarcation between science and non-science, causality, the status of theoretical constructs, and teleological explanation. Prerequisite: Either one of: PHIL 201 or 203; or both of PHIL 100W (or equivalent) and COGS 200.

PHIL 343 - Topics in the Philosophy of Mind (3)

A study of theories of the mind, consciousness, and human action. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: Either one of: PHIL 201 or 203; or both of PHIL 100W (or equivalent) and COGS 200.

PHIL 344 - Topics in the Philosophy of Language (3)

An introduction to the major philosophic theories of language. Topics to be considered include the relationship between language and mind, language and the world, language and society. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: Either one of: PHIL 201 or 203; or both of PHIL 100W (or equivalent) and COGS 200.

PHIL 455W - Contemporary Issues in Epistemology and Metaphysics (4) *

May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Two 300 division PHIL courses. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jennifer Wang
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 467W - Seminar II (4) *

May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Two 300 division PHIL courses. Writing.

Psychology

PSYC 303 - Perception (3)

An introduction to the study of perceptual processes with an emphasis on seeing and hearing. Topics include the perception of features, objects, motion, depth, time, visual illusions, and individual differences in perceptual ability. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 221 (or 335).

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tom Spalek
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 325 - Learning and Memory (3)

Examination of the phenomena of memory and the retention and reproduction of information. Considers the conditions and principles of retention and recall in short- and long-term memory. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W and PSYC 221 (or PSYC 280).

PSYC 330 - Attention (3)

Survey the different aspects of paying attention. Topics include the effects of selective and divided attention on perceptual and cognitive function; the role of attention in human performance; attentional dysfunction and attention-deficit disorder; and the development of attentional capacity across the life span from newborns to the elderly. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 221.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Richard Wright
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 381 - Behavioural Endocrinology (3)

Examines the ways in which hormones influence the nervous system, regulating essential behaviours such as eating, drinking, sex, parenting, sleep, emotional behaviour and cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280.

PSYC 382 - Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

Examines the neurophysiological bases of cognitive and perceptual phenomena such as memory, attention, language, thinking, imagery, vision, audition, and sensory processes. The study of human cognitive performance with measurement techniques such as ERP, PET, and MRI is also discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 221, and 280.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Evan Caldbick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 383 - Psychopharmacology (3)

A survey of how psychoactive drugs affect brain function to alter consciousness and behaviour. Topics will include cellular effects of drugs that affect the central nervous system and discussions of the psychological and social effects of those drug-induced changes in the brain. Research on drug abuse and addictions and means of treating them will be covered. Historical, social and legal aspects of non-medical drug use will be discussed, as will the use of medications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, dementias and other psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280.

PSYC 385 - Evolution and Psychology (3)

Topics such as altruism, parental care, mate choice, sex differences in behaviour, aggression, dominance and territoriality are considered from an evolutionary perspective. The role of heredity and environment in the development of these behaviours is also discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Timothy Racine
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 387 - Human Neuropsychology (3)

Examines the neural processes that underlie cognitive functioning and behaviour. Topics include neuroanatomy, neuropathology, brain damage, neurological diseases (e.g., schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), and problems in spatial ability, memory, language, mood and anxiety. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 221, and 280.

PSYC 388 - Biological Rhythms and Sleep (3)

Behaviour and physiology are regulated by biological clocks, which function to synchronize the organism optimally with its environment. In this course we examine the adaptive role of clocks in animal behaviour, the neural and endocrine mechanisms of daily, monthly and yearly rhythms, and the relevance of clocks, rhythms and sleep to human performance and psychopathology. We will also consider the mechanisms and functions of sleep states. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ralph Mistlberger
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 389 - Emotion and Motivation (3)

Explores the psychology and neuroscience of the related concepts of emotion and motivation by conducting a contemporary survey of the key psychology and behavioural studies carried out in the burgeoning area of affective science. Prerequisite: PSYC 201. Students with credit for PSYC 391 Emotion and Motivation may not take PSYC 389 for further credit.

PSYC 480 - Advanced Topics in Biological Psychology (4) *

Course can be repeated for credit. Students may not take this course for further credit if similar topics are covered. See Psychology department website for course description. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 280, 60 units, and a CGPA of 3.0. Other prerequisites vary by topic offering.

Cognitive Science

Additional upper division units can include

COGS 350 - Directed Readings (3) *

Independent readings in a selected field of cognitive science study culminating in a written report. To register, a student must (i) have prior written agreement from a Cognitive Science Program Faculty Member or Associate Member who will act as a research supervisor, and (ii) permission of the Director. Prerequisite: COGS 200, 60 units, and permission of the Director.

COGS 380 - Directed Research (3) *

Directed study aimed at gaining knowledge and practical experience in designing, conducting, analyzing, and documenting cognitive science research. To register, a student must (i) have prior written agreement from a Cognitive Science Program Faculty Member or Associate Member who will act as a research supervisor; and (ii) permission of the Director. Prerequisite: COGS 200, 60 units, and permission of the Director.

* relevant topics include discourse analysis, functional linguistics, language and the brain, computational linguistics; consult the cognitive science advisor for additional appropriate topic courses offered each term.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) honours programs, students complete at least 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 48 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
  • at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
  • students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.

Languages Other Than English

Those contemplating graduate work are advised to acquire a reading knowledge of at least one language other than English.