{"id":8638,"date":"2022-06-20T10:09:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T10:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/?page_id=8638"},"modified":"2023-05-19T07:51:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T07:51:51","slug":"cognitive-sciences-cognition-and-mind","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/education\/study-programmes\/study-programmes-in-english\/cognitive-sciences-cognition-and-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognitive Sciences: Cognition and Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"
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General information<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Name of study programme<\/td>University graduate\/masters study programme Cognitive Sciences: Cognition and the Mind<\/td><\/tr>
Type of study programme<\/td>University study programme<\/td><\/tr>
Format of study programme<\/td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>2 years ( 4 semesters)<\/td><\/tr>
ECTS<\/td>120<\/td><\/tr>
Academic title awarded upon completion<\/td>Masters of Cognitive Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
Name and code of teh qualification in the CROQF Register<\/td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Completion of study programme<\/td>All courses passed and Master thesis written<\/td><\/tr>
Vertical mobility<\/td>PhD programmes in cognitive sciences or one of its constituent disciplines<\/td><\/tr>
Job market<\/td>Cognitive Sciences graduates often seek careers in consulting, UX design, data science, science communication, as well as other fields that are research-oriented.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Web site<\/td>https:\/\/cogsci.uniri.hr\/<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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Course list<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Year 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Semester I<\/th><\/th>Semester II<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Introduction to the Disciplines and Work in Cognitive Sciences<\/em><\/td>7<\/em><\/td>Interdisciplinary module sin cognitive sciences 2<\/em><\/td>9<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Interdisciplinary module sin cognitive sciences 1<\/em><\/td>6<\/em><\/td>Ethics<\/em><\/td>6<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Statistics<\/em><\/td>5<\/em><\/td>Empirical Research Methods 2<\/em><\/td>7<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Empirical Research Methods 1<\/em><\/td>5<\/em><\/td>Rotation project 2<\/em><\/td>5<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Rotation project 1<\/em><\/td>4<\/em><\/td>Elective course<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Elective course<\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Year 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Preparation of Masters Thesis 1<\/em><\/td>20<\/em><\/td>Preparation of Masters Thesis 2<\/em><\/td>20<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Journal Club 1<\/em><\/td>2<\/em><\/td>Journal Club 2<\/em><\/td>2<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Science Communication 1<\/em><\/td>4<\/em><\/td>Science Communication 2<\/em><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Elective course<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td>Professional Development<\/em><\/td>2<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
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Elective courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Group A elective courses: elective courses offered only to students of the this Masters programme.<\/td><\/tr>
Academic English<\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Current Issues in Empirical Cognitive Sciences<\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Cognitive and Neural Modelling<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Artificial Intelligence and Cognition \u2013 Selected Topics<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Developing Minds<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Evolution of the Mind: Brain and Behaviour<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Advanced Statistical Methods<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Science Writing and Reviewing<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Cognitive Linguistics<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Group B elective courses: List of integrative elective courses offered by the Division of Cognitive Sciences: elective courses are offered for students of this Masters programme (half the quota) and students of other Masters programmes in those disciplines that are represented within cognitive sciences (half the quota). \u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Social Cognition: What do We Know about Others’ Minds?<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Introduction to Individual Differences<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Open Science and Its Tools<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Philosophy of Science<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Foundations and Current Topics in Philosophy of Mind<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Introduction to Philosophy of Psychology and Neuroscience<\/em><\/td>3<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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Learning outcomes<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Core learning outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Collective learning outcomes<\/th>Individual learning outcomes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Basic research processes<\/td>1. to synthesise extensive professional literature
2. to clearly formulate arguments
3.\u00a0to set up logical arguments
4.\u00a0to accurately use the terminology of specific disciplines and research areas<\/td><\/tr>
Use of scientific literature<\/td>1. to effectively look up literature according to current goals
2. to evaluate the literature from different disciplines and research areas within cognitive sciences
3. to critically evaluate the theory, methods, analyses, and inferences in the literature of different empirical disciplines and areas
4. to evaluate the validity (whether they logically lead to the conclusion) and reliability (if they are valid, are their premises true) of arguments in philosophical literature<\/td><\/tr>
Interdisciplinary work in cognitive sciences<\/td>1.\u00a0to connect concepts, approaches and methods in different disciplines and areas within cognitive sciences
2.\u00a0to identify areas with interdisciplinary work
3.\u00a0to identify barriers to interdisciplinary work in specific areas
4.\u00a0to analyse challenges to interdisciplinary work within cognitive sciences<\/td><\/tr>
Theory development<\/td>1.\u00a0to discuss the benefits and challenges of formalised theory
2.\u00a0to compare approaches to theory development between disciplines and fields within cognitive sciences
3.\u00a0to analyse procedures for the construction of cognitive models
4.\u00a0to describe the relationship between theory and cognitive models by critically assessing the adequacy of the cognitive models
5.\u00a0to evaluate models and theories in cognitive sciences<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced application of empirical methods and independent research<\/td>1.\u00a0to identify the relationship between design, statistical analysis and possible conclusions
2.\u00a0to plan research according to the above analysis
3.\u00a0to plan critical elements of research (sample size, analysis, stopping criteria, etc.)
4.\u00a0to perform data collection
5.\u00a0to describe and analyse data using adequate methods
6.\u00a0to critically interpret results (including assessing the generalisability and replicability of the research)<\/td><\/tr>
Project Management<\/td>1.\u00a0to independently conceptualise a project
2.\u00a0to define a working plan and a research plan
3.\u00a0to critically evaluate the benefits of a project
4.\u00a0to plan and consider ethical aspects of the project (e.g., applying for permits)
5.\u00a0to organise work on a collaborative project (i.e., when a team of researchers is working on a project)<\/td><\/tr>
Data Science and data analysis<\/td>1.\u00a0to visualise data and relationships between variables
2.\u00a0to choose ways to share and manage data appropriately, depending on the specific research area
3.\u00a0to plan and perform data analyses
4.\u00a0to implement steps to ensure reliability of analyses<\/td><\/tr>
Digital skills<\/td>1.\u00a0to code statistical analyses (e.g., in R)
2.\u00a0to implement steps to ensure code reproducibility
3.\u00a0to code cognitive experiments and – where relevant – use online platforms to carry out data collection
4.\u00a0to effectively use project management platforms
5.\u00a0to use different data management platforms<\/td><\/tr>
Dissemination of research<\/td>1. to write a scientific paper in a chosen discipline or area
2.\u00a0to design and give an oral presentation
3.\u00a0to design a poster and present it
4.\u00a0to design and give a presentation to the general public
5.\u00a0to adapt presentations to a target audience
6.\u00a0to implement steps to ensure accessibility of materials and resources<\/td><\/tr>
Open Science<\/td>1.\u00a0to use Open Science tools to increase the transparency and openness of research (in empirical research: data, materials, methods, analysis, registrations)
2.\u00a0to plan dissemination of research that ensures availability to the public
3.\u00a0to identify challenges of the above processes
4.\u00a0to evaluate the relevance and usefulness of Open Science (tools) for specific research areas
5.\u00a0to evaluate the literature according to the principles of Open Science<\/td><\/tr>
Ethics in cognitive sciences<\/td>1.\u00a0to identify and synthesise questions about ethics in cognitive sciences
2.\u00a0to design studies according to ethical principles and regulations
3.\u00a0to analyse possible uses and risks of misuse of data and results
4.\u00a0to describe and discuss the role of ethics in empirical research in cognitive sciences from the perspective of philosophy<\/td><\/tr>
Personal and professional development<\/td>1.\u00a0to formulate professional objectives
2.\u00a0to identify steps to achieve the above objectives
3.\u00a0to design a time management plan
4.\u00a0to identify own skills, knowledge and experiences
5.\u00a0to formulate and present personal skills, knowledge and experiences for professional purposes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elective learning outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Collective learning outcomes<\/th>Individual learning outcomes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Advanced writing skills in cognitive sciences<\/td>1. to identify the writing style for different ways of dissemination
2. to adapt the writing style for general journals vs. specialized journals
3. to constructively review others\u2019 work
4. to give constructive criticism and comments on the work of colleagues
5. to organise work with multiple co-authors<\/td><\/tr>
The role of philosophy in cognitive sciences and related disciplines<\/td>1.\u00a0to analyse the role of philosophy in cognitive sciences
2.\u00a0to evaluate the use of results from empirical cognitive sciences from a philosophical perspective
3.\u00a0to phrase arguments based on personal reading of philosophical problems<\/td><\/tr>
Integration of neuroscience and behavioural studies in cognitive sciences<\/td>1. to evaluate neuroscientific methods in studies on cognition and the mind
2. to analyse the application of brain imagining in studies on cognition
3. to identify challenges in neuroscience studies investigation cognition and the mind
4. to analyse the integration of neuroscientific and behavioural methods in studies on cognition<\/td><\/tr>
Integration of research on cognition and the mind in humans and non-human animals<\/td>1.\u00a0to link concepts, approaches, and methods of research on human cognition and of research on non-human cognition
2.\u00a0to identify the impact of research on human cognition on research on non-human cognition, and vice versa
3.\u00a0to evaluate the approaches and methods of comparative studies
4.\u00a0to identify challenges of comparative studies<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced knowledge and skills in selected research areas in cognitive sciences<\/td>1.\u00a0to analyse theory, approaches, and methods in selected research areas in cognitive sciences (e.g., cognitive linguistics, neuroscience, comparative cognitive science, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)
2.\u00a0to evaluate theory, approaches, and methods in selected research areas in cognitive sciences
3.\u00a0to identify challenges in cognition research in selected research areas in cognitive sciences
4. to link theory, approaches, and methods in selected areas in cognitive sciences with concepts and problems from philosophy of mind
5.\u00a0to link theory, approaches, and methods in selected areas in cognitive sciences with discussions from philosophy of science
6.\u00a0to evaluate the work in selected research areas in cognitive sciences from the perspective of developing theories and models<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":8636,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8638","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8638"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8638\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9822,"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8638\/revisions\/9822"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ffri.uniri.hr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}