Mind and Machine Specialization

This online computer science specialization investigates society鈥檚 current understanding of human thinking and its collective understanding of 鈥渕inds鈥 鈥 both biological and computational 鈥 through the evolution of fields such as cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, game theory, and more.

By completing this specialization, you will be able to:

  • Develop connections between our understanding of human minds and artificial minds in the field of cognitive science
  • Discover and synthesize research in various disciplines related to cognitive science (e.g. computer science, psychology, neuroscience)
  • Connect cognitive science principles and ideas to your own understanding

Courses

  • What is "the mind" and what is artificial intelligence?
  • Methods for Solving Problems
  • Computational Vision
  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind