Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Minor
Program Coordinator
Stefanie Rocknak (Philosophy)
Faculty:
Stefanie Rocknak (Philosophy)
Major
N/A
Minor
Cognitive Science
About
Human curiosity about the workings of the mind is longstanding. How is information and knowledge represented in the mind? What is the nature of intelligence? How do we acquire and use language? How do we learn, reason, and make decisions? Can we create AI that perceives, solves problems, and operates similarly to human cognition? How do brain lesions affect thought and behavior? How does the human brain differ from that of other animals? These and similar questions lie at the heart of cognitive science and artificial intelligence.
In recent decades, researchers from a range of disciplines—such as neuroscience, cognitive psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, linguistics, anthropology, and religious studies—have collaborated to address these topics. This interdisciplinary approach recognizes that no single discipline can fully explain the complexity of cognition, making such collaborations essential to advancing our understanding.