CSC 191: Machines and Consciousness

CRN:
44832
Credit Hours:
4.0
Previous Offerings:

This course explores the possibility of consciousness in machines, both in the sense of perceptual awareness and self-awareness. Readings are from the AI literature as well as from philosophy and cognitive science. The course will begin with some general philosophical and cognitive science readings, and then shift emphasis to representational and computational aspects. Homework will include written answers to questions, essays, and -- for 291 students only -- a project that involves Lisp programming. The course will be suitable for writing credit.

CRN Course Course Title Term Credits Status
44832 CSC 191 MACHINES & CONSCIOUSNESS Spring 2013 4.0 Open
Schedule: Day Begin End Building Room
  TR 1525 1640 CSB 632
Enrollment: Sec Enroll Sec Cap Total Enroll Total Cap Updated
  11 16 16 999 10/31/2012