Symbolic, Cognitive, and Linguistic Systems

Description

The concentration in symbolic, cognitive and linguistic systems takes a transdisciplinary approach to the symbolic representation and processing of information in human cognition; natural languages; and formal mathematical, logical and computing systems.

Coursework covers three areas: human cognition and theories of mind, philosophy of language and linguistics, and computing and logic.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• Minimum of six upper division hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor in the School of Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies in order to create a cohesive and comprehensive program of study.
• Since some of the approved courses in each area have special prerequisites, students should plan their course work carefully.
• * These courses require prerequisites: Undergraduate Philosophy student and a minimum 56 hours completed.

Required Course (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
CSE 110: Principles of Programming (CS) (3)
CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (CS) (3)
CSE 240: Introduction to Programming Languages (3)

Upper Division Philosophy Course (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
PHI 313: Probability, Evidence, and Decision (3)
PHI 319: Philosophy, Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CS) (3)
PHI 330: Theory of Knowledge (HU) (3)
PHI 331: Philosophy of Language (HU) (3)
PHI 333: Symbolic Logic (3)
PHI 334: Philosophy of Mind (HU) (3)
PHI 401: Rationalism (3)
PHI 402: Empiricism (3)
PHI 413: Advanced Symbolic Logic (3)

Electives -- 12 credit hours
Elective (3)
Upper Division Electives (9)
Students must complete at least one course each from the cognitive, linguistic and symbolic systems course lists below to earn the certificate. The required CSE course above also satisfies the requirement for a symbolic systems course, but students must cover the other two categories within the electives and upper division PHI course requirement. Once all three categories are satisfied, students may choose any courses from the cognitive, linguistic and symbolic systems lists for the remaining electives.

Cognitive Systems
PHI 313: Probability, Evidence, and Decision (3)
PHI 330: Theory of Knowledge (HU) (3)
PHI 334: Philosophy of Mind (HU) (3)
PHI 401: Rationalism (3)
PHI 402: Empiricism (3)
PSY 323: Sensation and Perception (3)
PSY 324: Memory and Cognition (3)
PSY 434: Cognitive Psychology (L) (3)
PSY 437: Human Factors (L) (3) 

Linguistic Systems
ENG 213: Introduction to the Study of Language (SB) (3)
ENG 312: English in its Social Setting (L or HU or SB) (3)
ENG 313: Phonology and Morphology (3)
ENG 314: Modern Grammar (3)
ENG 413: History of English Language (HU) (3)
PHI 331: Philosophy of Language (HU) (3)

Symbolic Systems
CSE 110: Principles of Programming (CS) (3)
CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (CS) (3)
CSE 240: Introduction to Programming Languages (3)
CSE 471: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures (3)
MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L) (3)
MAT 420: Scientific Computing (3)
PHI 319: Philosophy, Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CS) (3)
PHI 333: Symbolic Logic (3)
PHI 413: Advanced Symbolic Logic (3)

With the approval of the director of undergraduate studies, students may substitute one course not on the approved course lists. Please obtain approval prior to enrolling in any course not on the approved list.

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.