Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Cognitive Science Overview of the field, importance of advanced theories, and course objectives
Module #2 Embodied Cognition The role of the body in shaping cognitive processes, including perception, attention, and action
Module #3 Integrated Information Theory (IIT) A comprehensive theory of consciousness, including its neural correlates and implications
Module #4 Global Workspace Theory (GWT) A framework for understanding the neural basis of consciousness, attention, and executive functions
Module #5 The Binding Problem How the brain integrates features and information across different sensory and cognitive systems
Module #6 Neural Darwinism and Neuronal Selection The role of synaptic pruning and neuronal selection in shaping cognitive development and learning
Module #7 Cognitive Architectures Theoretical frameworks for understanding the organization and processing of cognitive systems
Module #8 Theories of Attention Competing models of attention, including bottom-up, top-down, and hybrid approaches
Module #9 Working Memory and Executive Functions The role of working memory in cognitive control, decision-making, and planning
Module #10 Emotional Processing and Regulation The neural basis of emotions, including emotion perception, expression, and regulation
Module #11 Social Cognition and Neuroscience The neural basis of social behavior, including theory of mind, empathy, and cooperation
Module #12 Developmental Cognitive Science The cognitive and neural development of infants, children, and adolescents
Module #13 Neural Plasticity and Reorganization The dynamic reorganization of brain function in response to experience, learning, and injury
Module #14 Computational Models of Cognition The application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Bayesian models to cognitive science
Module #15 Cognitive Neuroscience of Decision-Making The neural basis of decision-making, including risk, reward, and dopamine
Module #16 The Cognitive Science of Language The neural basis of language processing, including syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Module #17 Theories of Creativity Competing models of creativity, including cognitive, neuroscience, and computational approaches
Module #18 Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence The intersection of cognitive science and AI, including human-AI collaboration and cognitive architectures
Module #19 Moral Cognition and Neuroscience The neural basis of moral judgment, decision-making, and social norms
Module #20 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Sleep The role of sleep in cognitive processing, memory consolidation, and neural plasticity
Module #21 Neuroethics and Cognitive Enhancement The ethical implications of cognitive enhancement, including neurostimulation, pharmacology, and AI
Module #22 Cognitive Science and Affective Computing The development of affective computing systems that can recognize and respond to human emotions
Module #23 Cognitive Architectures for Human-Computer Interaction The application of cognitive architectures to design and evaluate human-computer interfaces
Module #24 Cognitive Science and Education The application of cognitive science principles to improve learning, instruction, and educational outcomes
Module #25 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Aging The cognitive and neural changes associated with aging, including implications for interventions
Module #26 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Neurological Disorders The cognitive and neural basis of neurological disorders, including Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and stroke
Module #27 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders The cognitive and neural basis of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia
Module #28 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Pain The neural basis of pain perception, including cortical and subcortical mechanisms
Module #29 Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Meditation and Mindfulness The cognitive and neural effects of meditation and mindfulness practices
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Theories in Cognitive Science career
