COG2113

Development of Thought and Action (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Catherine Haigh

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages of cognitive, linguistic and motor skills in humans; theorise on the nature of "developmental processes" in artificial intelligence systems including robots; critically examine relevant literature in the development of human and machine thought; communicate effectively through written reports.

Assessment: Research report (1000 words): 20% + Essay (1500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour laboratory) per week

Prerequisites: COG1111, BHS1711 or PSS1711 and COG1112

Prohibitions: BHS1712, PSS1712, PSY2031