Cognitive Science
About Cognitive Science
About Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary study of intelligent behaviour in humans, animals, and machines. It encompasses the traditional disciplines of Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy and Psychology. By taking a computational view of the mind, Cognitive Science seeks to establish a mechanistic understanding of the mental processes underpinning intelligent behaviour, inform our understanding of our mind, and guide the design and development of intelligent systems.
Students wishing to complete the Minor in Cognitive Science should contact the Cognitive Science Program Advisor if there are any questions about the requirements. Please refer to mcgill.ca/cogsci for advising information.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Cognitive Science (24 credits)
The Minor Cognitive Science is intended to allow students in the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science to explore the interdisciplinary study of cognition. The goal is to understand the principles of intelligence with the hope that this will lead to a better understanding of the mind and learning. ...
For more information, see Minor Cognitive Science (24 credits).
