9.911
Spec Top: Brain & Cog Sci
Responsible Conduct in Science
Matt Wilson
Mon Jan 30 thru Fri Feb 3, 02-04:30pm, 46-1015
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Jan-2006
No listeners
Prereq: Limited to BCS Graduate Students
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
To provide instruction and dialogue on practical ethical issues relating to the responsible conduct of human and animal research in the brain and cognitive sciences. Specific emphasis will be placed on topics relevant to young researchers including data handling, animal and human subjects, misconduct, mentoring, intellectual property, and publication. Preliminary assigned readings, initial faculty lecture followed by discussion groups of four to five students each. A short written summary of the discussions will be submitted at the end of each class.
Contact: Matt Wilson, 46-5233, x3-2046, mwilson@mit.edu
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9.94
Independent Activities
The Cogntive Science of Intuitive Theories
Josh Tenebaum
Mon Jan 23 thru Fri Jan 27, 02-04:00pm, 46-3015
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
For undergraduates taking Course 9 IAP subjects for credit. See IAP Guide for details. May be repeated for credit.
Much of people's basic knowledge of the world is organized around intuitive theories: abstract systems of categories and causal principles that are in important respects analogous to scientific theories. This class will feature lectures and discussion on state-of-the-art research investigating the structure, function, and acquisition of intuitive theories. The research draws on a diverse set of techniques, including behavioral studies with adults and children, neuroimaging, and computational modeling. Intuitive theories will be studied across multiple domains of cognition, including knowledge of physical systems, biological systems, psychology (or understanding other minds), and social structure.
Contact: Josh Tenebaum, 46-4015, x2-2010, jbt@mit.edu
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9.95
Independent Activities
Research Topics in Neuroscience
Peter Schiller
Mon-Fri, Jan 25-27, 30-3, 10am-12:00pm, 46-3002
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
For undergraduates taking Course 9 IAP subjects for credit. See IAP Guide for details. May be repeated for credit.
This series of research talks by members of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences introduces students to different approaches to the study of the brain and mind. Attendance at all sessions manadatory. There will be an exam on the 3rd, required for credit.
Contact: Peter Schiller, 46-6041, x3-5754, phschill@mit.edu
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9.97
Independent Activities
Introduction to Neuroanatomy
Rutledge Ellis-Behnke
Fri Jan 13, Tue Jan 17, Wed Jan 18, Thu Jan 19, Fri Jan 20, 12-02:00pm, 46-3002
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 16-Dec-2005
Limited to 75 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
This subject will be an intensive introduction to neuroanatomy, involving lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratories, including a brain dissection. The course will not assume any prior knowledge of neuroanatomy, though some general knowledge of brain structures will be helpful.
To register, email jjacobso@mit.edu between December 5th and 16th. Do not email before December 3rd. Include your name, ID#, year at MIT, and major. Year at MIT will be a determining factor in the lottery, with preference given to upperclass students.
Contact: Rutledge Ellis-Behnke, 46-6021, x3-4556, rutledg@mit.edu
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9.98
Independent Activities
Language and Mind
Edward Gibson
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
This subject will address some fundamental points regarding human language: how language is represented in our minds; how language is acquired by children; how language is processed by adults; the relationship between language and thought; exploring how language is represented and processed using brain imaging methods. This subject is intended for undergraduates. No background in psychology or linguistics is required.
Contact: Edward Gibson, 46-3035, x3-8609, egibson@mit.edu
Language Processing
Ted Gibson
Wed Jan 18, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Syntax
Norvin Richards
Thu Jan 19, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Blick and Spling: Learning What is a Possible Word
Adam Albright
Fri Jan 20, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Neurolinguistics
Phil Holcomb Professor, Tufts University Psychology
Mon Jan 23, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Working Memory and Language
Evelina Fedorenko
Tue Jan 24, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Language and Thought
Amy Perfors
Wed Jan 25, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Foundations of Language Acquisition: Speech Perception and Early Word Learning
Michael Frank
Thu Jan 26, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
Test (30 Minutes, multiple choice)
Ted Gibson
Fri Jan 27, 03-04:30pm, 46-3002
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