To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Science Policy and Communication)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation
Aims
The program of study aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
- demonstrate a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of cognitive science
- understand professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
- critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
- demonstrate awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of cognitive science
- work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
- understand the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
- prepare for future professional roles as a cognitive scientist.
The major provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the major students will be able to:
- competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of solutions to cognitive problems
- apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
- communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
- work professionally as an individual and in a team
- develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
- engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of cognitive science.
Program of study
Major - Cognitive Science - Year 1
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 1 Topics
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
SPTH1506 Linguistics and Phonetics 1 (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)
Major - Cognitive Science - Year 2
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 2 Topics
MMED2933 Fundamental Neuroscience (4.5 units)
Option - Year 2 Topics
Plus three of:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2761 Database and Conceptual Modelling (4.5 units)
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
PHIL2603 Reality, Perception and Knowledge (4.5 units)
PSYC2020 Cognition and Learning (4.5 units)
SPTH1509 Linguistics and Phonetics 2 (4.5 units)
Major - Cognitive Science - Year 3
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 3 Topics
COMP3742 Intelligent Systems (4.5 units)
MMED3930 Sensory Motor Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Year 3 Topics
Plus two of:
COMP3712 Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
COMP3722 Theory and Practice of Computation (4.5 units)
COMP3732 Enterprise Cloud Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
MMED3931 Advanced Neuroscience (4.5 units)
PSYC2021 Human Development (4.5 units)