9.915 Perception, Conception and Action: Grounding Thoughts in Experience (and Vice Versa) - Spring 2008

Graduate course
Units: 2-0-7
Instructors: Laura Schulz, Chris Moore, Noah Goodman
Lecture: M 6-8pm
Room: 46-4062

This class will integrate findings from neuroscience, computational cognitive science, and cognitive development to look at A) whether and how the format of perceptual information affects conceptual development B) whether and how conceptual representations affect perception and C) the role of action in binding perceptual information to conceptual development. All students will write one to two paragraph critical responses to readings each week. Registered students will also submit a final paper and present their ideas on the last day of class.

9.85 Infant and Early Childhood Cognition - Fall 2007

Undergrad HASS Elective
Prereq: 9.00
Units: 3-0-9
Instructor: Laura Schulz
Lecture: MW 3-4:30

Introduction to cognitive development focusing on children's understanding of objects, agents, and causality. Develops a critical understanding of experimental design. How developmental research might address philosophical questions about the origins of knowledge, appearance and reality, and the problem of other minds.