Web-based Materials for an Interdisciplinary Course in Cognitive Science

本项目的目标是开发、测试和评估一套基于网络的模块，作为跨学科课程《认知科学导论》(PSYC/CSCI 3126)的必读材料。这套模块预计将在全国范围内产生影响。这些单元将包括文本材料和互动练习，旨在向高年级学生介绍这一学科的核心主题。一个由计算机科学、心理学、哲学和语言学的教员组成的项目团队将在夏天领导材料的开发和增强。在随后的秋季和春季学期，这些材料将由在其他机构教授认知科学课程的教员进行测试和审查。期末评估将在2001年春季学期进行，届时基于网络的模块将成为选修认知科学导论的学生的必读读物。项目完成后，这些模块将在互联网上免费提供，并由课程讲师进行维护。预计可以通过机构赠款机制为维持工作提供资金。

The objective of this project is to develop, test and evaluate a set of web-based modules to be used as the required reading for an interdisciplinary course, Introduction to Cognitive Science (PSYC/CSCI 3126). This set of modules are expected to have national impact. The modules are to include textual material and interactive exercises designed to introduce upper division students to core topics in this discipline. A project team comprised of faculty from computer science, psychology, philosophy, and linguistics are leading the development and enhancement of the materials during the summer. In subsequent fall and spring semesters, the materials are to be tested and reviewed by faculty who teach a cognitive science course at other institutions. Final evaluation is to occur during the spring semester 2001 when the Web-based modules are to be required reading for students enrolled in Introduction to Cognitive Science. Upon completion of the project, the modules are to be freely available on the Internet and are to be maintained by course instructors. It is anticipated that the maintenance effort can be funded through institution granting mechanisms.