The MBB concentration combines insights from a multiple disciplines including biology, computer science, philosophy, and psychology to work towards an understanding of the brain and the mind. This concentration allows interested students to broaden their expertise in topics that sit at the intersection of these disciplines including: neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind, animal behavior, and cognitive science.
MBB is a concentration rather than a program so interested students must moderate into a program (major) and complete its requirements in addition to pursuing studies in MBB. Historically, the majority of students in the MBB concentration choose to major in biology, computer science, philosophy or psychology. If you have questions about the MBB concentration or need help deciding whether MBB can fit with your academic plans, please contact Tom Hutcheon, MBB concentration director ([email protected]).
MBB is a concentration rather than a program so interested students must moderate into a program (major) and complete its requirements in addition to pursuing studies in MBB. Historically, the majority of students in the MBB concentration choose to major in biology, computer science, philosophy or psychology. If you have questions about the MBB concentration or need help deciding whether MBB can fit with your academic plans, please contact Tom Hutcheon, MBB concentration director ([email protected]).
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