161-211 Minds and Machines

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161-211 Minds and Machines
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	To be advised
Prerequisites	At least one single-semester first-year philosophy subject or permission from the Head of Department or the subject coordinator.
Semester	Not Offered (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty two contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester
Subject Description	This subject focuses on the view that the mind is a computational device. The subject introduces students to the view in question, its ramifications and problems. Students will encounter not only philosophical issues, but some basic ideas in neuroanatomy, cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence. By the end of the subject, students should understand the debates concerning the computational hypothesis, and also be able to articulate and defend their views on the matter.
Generic Skills	develop the ability to argue more cogently and clearly; have improved their skills to analyse and evaluate arguments in a cross-disciplinary context; develop skills in written communication.
Assessment	A written assignment of 2000 words 50% (due mid-semester), a 2-hour closed-book written examination 47% (due at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 3%.

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