Tyler Thrash: Katalogdaten im Frühjahrssemester 2016

NameHerr Dr. Tyler Thrash
DepartementGeistes-, Sozial- und Staatswissenschaften
BeziehungDozent

NummerTitelECTSUmfangDozierende
851-0252-00LApplied Cognitive Science Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 100
3 KP2VC. Hölscher, V. Schinazi, T. Thrash
KurzbeschreibungCognitive Science characterizes human cognition (perception, thinking, memory, learning) as information processing. We will show how it can contribute to analyzing user behavior, usability and design. This course offers an overview of how cognitive science can be applied to real-world domains, particularly the design of information systems, other software applications and digital devices.
LernzielCognitive Science views human cognition as information processing and integrates approaches from cognitive psychology, informatics (e.g., artificial intelligence), neuroscience and anthropology among others. In the field of applied cognitive science this is further connected to human factors and engineering psychology. This course aims to provide a human-centered perspective on the design of (digital) workplaces, software and Internet services. We will start with an overview of the basics of human information processing (perception, thinking & reasoning, memory, learning) and then apply the repertory of cognitive science theory and methods to a range of applications. The focus is on adapting technical systems to the capabilities and limitations of human cognition and anticipating user errors in the design process. The participants will be familiarized with analytic methods (task analysis, cognitive walkthrough, heuristics) as well as observation methods (usability testing in the lab and in the field). Computational modeling of user behavior will be introduced (CTA, GOMS, ACT-R). Participants will learn about applying a cognitive science perspective to areas such as computer-based learning (intelligent tutoring systems), adaptive interfaces (e.g. recommender systems), search engines, design tools. We will also discuss how humans mentally represent and process spatial information with consequences for designing mobile devices, navigations support or public buildings (e.g. airports, hospitals).
851-0252-05LResearch Colloquium Cognitive Science Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Prerequisite: Participants should be involved in research in the cognitive science group.
1 KP2KC. Hölscher, V. Schinazi, T. Thrash
KurzbeschreibungThe colloquium provides a forum for researchers and graduate students in cognitive science to present/discuss their ongoing projects as well as jointly discuss current publications in cognitive science and related fields. A subset of the sessions will include invited external visitors presenting their research. Participants of this colloquium are expected to be involved in active research group.
LernzielGraduate student train and improve their presentation skills based on their own project ideas, all participants stay informed on current trends in the field and have the opportunity for networking with invited scholars.