| An introduction to different conceptions of cognition in science, engineering, and management and how they are used to construct models to explain patterns and solve problems. In-depth, technically-informed case studies from philosophy, philosophy of science, political science, economics, psychology, social psychology, history, history of science, art, music, and management will be used to highlight the development of new technologies, techniques, and products and services. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or advanced undergraduate with permission.
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| A review of current theories about the brain with a focus on conceptions of cognition and new approaches to problem solving. Topics include the use of new techniques for studying brain functions, human behavior, language, memory, and reengineering to solve medical problems. The commercialization of these ideas will be analyzed.
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| | Problems solved by search and constraint satisfaction. Games, first-order logic, knowledge representation, planning, learning, decision theory, and statistical learning. The commercialization of cognitive breakthroughs will be highlighted.
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| A seminar devoted to student projects that integrate knowledge from previous courses and work experience to analyze a problem based on an understanding of the complex role of cognition in modeling processes an
d producing innovations.
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