Course code 3099 + Gippsland, off-campus learning
The Bachelor of Cognitive Science is a multidisciplinary degree focusing on thinking in machines and people. The core of the program draws mostly on psychology, information technology and engineering and deals with cutting-edge issues such as whether machines can think or be conscious and how best to use what we know about human thinking in designing intelligent artificial systems. Graduates often gain employment in the information technology industry but they are also in demand in other fields such as education, robotics, medical instrumentation, virtual reality/multimedia applications and security systems design.
Satisfactory completion of VCE or equivalent. Applicants will be expected to have a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of 20 in mathematics (any). Mature-age applicants are assessed on the basis of other qualifications and work experience relevant to the degree and must meet the university minimum entry requirements.
The course of study is normally three years full-time or six
years part-time and is available on-campus or by off-campus learning.
Students must complete the following:
(a) a major in cognitive psychology (48 points) comprising COG1111, COG1112,
COG2111, COG2112, COG2113, COG3111, COG3112, COG3113
(b) a sequence in multimedia computing (42 points) comprising GCO1810, GCO1815,
GCO1821, GCO2815, GCO2823, GCO2826, GCO3814
(c) a minor in philosophy (24 points) comprising PHL1070, PHL1080, PHL2110,
PHL2210
(d) one core mathematics unit MAT1077
(e) two robotics units (12 points)
(f) electives (12 points)
(g) a total of 144 points.
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