Overview
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Program of study overview
Program of study
54 Units
Level 1 - Core18 Units
Level 2 - Core
Level 2 - Option13.5 Units
Level 3 - Core9 Units
Level 3 - Option9 Units
Aims
The major aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
- Demonstrate a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of cognitive science
- Understand professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
- Critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
- Demonstrate awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of cognitive science
- Work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
- Understand the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
- Prepare for future professional roles as a cognitive scientist
The major provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of solutions to cognitive problems
2.
Apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
3.
Communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
4.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
5.
Develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
6.
Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of cognitive science
Available in courses
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Enhanced Program for High Achievers - 4 years