Brain, Mind and Cognition

What it is about

You engage with interdisciplinary questions about brain, mind and cognition. In the seminar you read popular science books, discuss their statements about the structure and function of brain and cognition and consider what implications they might have for technical applications (e.g. cognitive robots). In addition, a lecture provides background knowledge from neuroscience and cognitive science with a view to cognitive robots.

What you will be able to do

• Interdisciplinary overview of Brain, Mind and Cognition
• Understanding and evaluating relevant concepts
• Identification and formulation of scientific questions
• Improvement of written and oral expression
• Ability for scientific dialogue

What the module consists of

• SeminarReading and discussion of popular science literature; development of personal essays and summaries
• VorlesungProvision of supplementary background information on neuroscience and cognitive sciences with a view to cognitive robots

Teaching method

• Self-study (reading literature)Basis for discussions and written work
• Seminar discussionClarification and deepening of the read literature in exchange
• Guided writing based on central questionsHelps present personal understanding in focused essays
• Lecture (frontal teaching)Delivery of supplementary background information on the books