Convergent and divergent thinking skills in open and closed problem spaces, intelligence, creative production. Lecture on Perception, Cognition and Knowledge (part of Basic Module 1) is recommended.
Module INF-93-71-M-7
Cognitive Science (M, 9.0 LP)
Module Identification
| Module Number | Module Name | CP (Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| INF-93-71-M-7 | Cognitive Science | 9.0 CP (270 h) |
Basedata
| CP, Effort | 9.0 CP = 270 h |
|---|---|
| Position of the semester | 1 Sem. in WiSe/SuSe |
| Level | [7] Master (Advanced) |
| Language | [DE/EN] German or English as required |
| Module Manager | |
| Lecturers | |
| Area of study | [INF-SI] Socioinformatics |
| Reference course of study | [INF-88.B16-SG] M.Sc. Socioinformatics |
| Livecycle-State | [NORM] Active |
Courses
| Type/SWS | Course Number | Title | Choice in Module-Part | Presence-Time / Self-Study | SL | SL is required for exa. | PL | CP | Sem. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2S | SO-08-27.1000-K-6 | Human Intelligence, Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
| P | 28 h | 62 h |
PRAES
| - | PL1 | 3.0 | WiSe |
| 2S | SO-08-26.2300-K-7 | Learning and Behavior
| P | 28 h | 62 h |
PRAES
| - | PL1 | 3.0 | irreg. WiSe |
| 2S | SO-07-06.6000-K-7 | Visual Attention and Awareness
| WP | 28 h | 62 h |
AUSARB_P
| - | no | 3.0 | SuSe |
| 2S | SO-07-26.2000-K-5 | Psychophysics and Signal Detection
| WP | 28 h | 62 h |
AUSARB_P
| - | no | 3.0 | SuSe |
| 2S | SO-08-26.1001-K-7 | Perception and Action
| WP | 28 h | 62 h |
PRAK
| - | no | 3.0 | SuSe |
- About [SO-08-27.1000-K-6]: Title: "Human Intelligence, Problem Solving and Creative Thinking"; Presence-Time: 28 h; Self-Study: 62 h
- About [SO-08-27.1000-K-6]: The study achievement [PRAES] presentation must be obtained.
- About [SO-08-26.2300-K-7]: Title: "Learning and Behavior"; Presence-Time: 28 h; Self-Study: 62 h
- About [SO-08-26.2300-K-7]: The study achievement [PRAES] presentation must be obtained.
- About [SO-07-06.6000-K-7]: Title: "Visual Attention and Awareness"; Presence-Time: 28 h; Self-Study: 62 h
- About [SO-07-06.6000-K-7]: The study achievement [AUSARB_P] written elaboration and presentation must be obtained.
- About [SO-07-26.2000-K-5]: Title: "Psychophysics and Signal Detection"; Presence-Time: 28 h; Self-Study: 62 h
- About [SO-07-26.2000-K-5]: The study achievement [AUSARB_P] written elaboration and presentation must be obtained.
- About [SO-08-26.1001-K-7]: Title: "Perception and Action"; Presence-Time: 28 h; Self-Study: 62 h
- About [SO-08-26.1001-K-7]: The study achievement [PRAK] practical exercises (successful participation) must be obtained.
Examination achievement PL1
- Form of examination: oral examination (20-30 Min.)
- Examination Frequency: each semester
- Examination number: 69371 ("Cognitive Science")
Evaluation of grades
The grade of the module examination is also the module grade.
Contents
- Behavioral and cognitive theories of animal and human learning, skills and procedural learning
- neural basis of learning and behavior
- interaction between cognition, motivations and emotion
The seminar reviews important models and experimental paradigms in attention and awareness research, using classic and recent original papers. Lecture on Perception, Cognition and Knowledge (part of Basic Module 1) is highly recommended.
The seminar reviews the most important psychophysical models, including signal detection and threshold theories. Special emphasis is on experimental techniques and practical calculation.
Lecture on Perception, Cognition and Knowledge (part of Basic Module 1) is highly recommended.
The seminar reviews classic and grounded views on the nature of cognition, its dynamics, and its relation with action. Students will use Matlab simulations to help visualize and learn the new concepts (e.g., stability of cognitive states, space- time continuity of representations, sensorimotor integration and selection of information).
Competencies / intended learning achievements
On successfully completing the module students will be able to,
- present their knowledge of special topics from the field of Perception, Cognition and Knowledge,
- apply the acquired understanding of human and artificial cognitive structures and processes, the acquisition and structure of human knowledge and the organization of artificial knowledge,
- read and interpret scientific English literature in this field,
- summarize and compare research papers and highlight relevant information from these papers,
- debate scientific issues with peers or lecturers and thereby refer to complex concept.
Requirements for attendance (informal)
None
Requirements for attendance (formal)
None
References to Module / Module Number [INF-93-71-M-7]
| Course of Study | Section | Choice/Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| [INF-88.B16-SG] M.Sc. Socioinformatics | Theories of human behaviour | [P] Compulsory |