AB in Cognitive Science - Artificial Intelligence Foundations Concentration
University of Georgia
This interdisciplinary undergraduate major explores the science of the mind and intelligent processes, bringing together courses from philosophy, psychology, computer science, and linguistics.
What You'll Learn
ā¢ Design and evaluate machine learning models for cognitive tasks and decision-making systems ā¢ Understand neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and how they inform artificial intelligence development ā¢ Apply computational methods to model perception, memory, and reasoning processes ā¢ Integrate knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, and computer science to solve real-world AI challenges
Typical Courses
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2. Cognitive Psychology and Human Learning 3. Neuroscience Foundations: Brain Structure and Function 4. Data Structures and Algorithms for AI 5. Philosophy of Mind and Computational Theory 6. Neural Networks and Deep Learning Applications
Career Paths
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. Cognitive Systems Analyst
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning: $120,000 Data Scientist: $105,000 Research Scientist (Cognitive AI): $115,000 Software Engineer (AI/ML): $118,000