Christoph Hölscher: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Christoph Hölscher |
| Field | Cognitive Science |
| Address | Chair of Cognitive Science ETH Zürich, RZ E 23 Clausiusstrasse 59 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 31 96 |
| choelsch@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 364-1058-00L | Risk Center Seminar Series | 0 credits | 2S | H. Schernberg, D. Basin, A. Bommier, D. N. Bresch, S. Brusoni, L.‑E. Cederman, P. Cheridito, F. Corman, H. Gersbach, C. Hölscher, K. Paterson, G. Sansavini, B. Stojadinovic, B. Sudret, J. Teichmann, R. Wattenhofer, U. A. Weidmann, S. Wiemer, R. Zenklusen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this series of seminars, invited speakers discuss various topics in the area of risk modelling, governance of complex socio-economic systems, managing risks and crises, and building resilience. Students, PhD students, post-docs, faculty and individuals outside ETH are welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Participants gain insights in a broad range of risk- and resilience-related topics. They expand their knowledge of the field and deepen their understanding of the complexity of our social, economic and engineered systems. For young researchers in particular, the seminars offer an opportunity to learn academic presentation skills and to network with an interdisciplinary scientific audience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Academic presentations from ETH faculty as well as external researchers. Each seminar is followed by a Q&A session and (when permitted) a networking Apéro. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The sessions are recorded whenever possible and posted on the ETH Risk Center webpage. If available, presentation slides are shared as well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Each speaker will provide a literature review. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | In most cases, a quantitative background is required. Depending on the topic, field-specific knowledge may be required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Competencies |
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| 851-0252-01L | Human-Computer Interaction: Cognition and Usability  Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET | 3 credits | 2S | C. Hölscher, I. Barisic, B. Davison | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This seminar introduces theory and methods in human-computer interaction and usability. Cognitive Science provides a theoretical framework for designing user interfaces as well as a range of methods for assessing usability (user testing, cognitive walkthrough, GOMS). The seminar will provide an opportunity to experience some of the methods in applied group projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This seminar will introduce key topics, theories and methodology in human-computer interaction (HCI) and usability. Presentations will cover the basics of human-computer interaction and selected topics like mobile interaction, adaptive systems, human error and attention. A focus of the seminar will be on getting to know evaluation techniques in HCI. Students will work in groups and will first familiarize themselves with a select usability evaluation method (e.g. user testing, GOMS, task analysis, heuristic evaluation, questionnaires or Cognitive Walkthrough). They will then apply the methods to a human-computer interaction setting (e.g. an existing software or hardware interface) and present the method as well as their procedure and results to the plenary. Active participation is vital for the success of the seminar, and students are expected to contribute to presentations of foundational themes, methods and results of their chosen group project. In order to obtain course credit a written essay / report will be required (details to be specified in the introductory session of the course). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 851-0252-04L | Behavioral Studies Colloquium | 0 credits | 2K | C. Hölscher, U. Brandes, D. Helbing, M. Kapur, C. Stadtfeld, E. Stern, V. Zimmermann | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This colloquium offers an opportunity to discuss recent and ongoing research and scientific ideas in the behavioral sciences, both at the micro- and macro-levels of cognitive, behavioral and social science. The colloquium features invited presentations from internal and external researchers as well as presentations of doctoral students close to submitting their dissertation research plan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Participants are informed about recent and ongoing research in different branches of the behavioral sciences. Presenting doctoral students obtain feedback on their dissertation research plan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This colloquium offers an opportunity to discuss recent and ongoing research and scientific ideas in the behavioral sciences, both at the micro- and macro-levels of cognitive, behavioral and social science. It covers a broad range of areas, including theoretical as well as empirical research in social psychology, research on higher education, sociology, modeling and simulation in sociology, decision theory and behavioral game theory, economics, research on learning and instruction, cognitive psychology and cognitive science. The colloquium features invited presentations from internal and external researchers as well as presentations of doctoral students close to submitting their dissertation research plan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Doctoral students in D-GESS can obtain 1 credit point for presenting their research in the colloquium. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 851-0252-05L | Research Seminar Cognitive Science Prerequisite: Participants should be involved in research in the cognitive science group. | 2 credits | 2S | C. Hölscher, S. Andraszewicz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Graduate 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 851-0252-08L | Evidence-Based Design: Methods and Tools for Evaluating Architectural Design Does not take place this semester. Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH | 3 credits | 2S | C. Hölscher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course focus is on pre-occupancy evaluation in architecture to support an evidence-based design process. Students are taught a variety of methods such as virtual reality, agent-based simulations and spatial analysis. The course is project-oriented and is open for architecture and STEM students with an interest in interdisciplinary teamwork. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This semester, students would focus on evaluating healthcare and office typologies from the perspective of building occupants’ and across scenarios, including routine operation and post-pandemic scenarios. Students will apply the tools learned in the course to compare building typologies, using various metrics including spatial proximity, visibility, orientation and movement. On the basis of this multi-objective evaluation, students would propose and evaluate design interventions across scenarios, identifying the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and threats across the various typologies. The course is tailored for students studying for B-ARCH and M-ARCH degrees and is also suitable for students in STEM faculties. As an alternative to obtaining D-GESS credit, architecture students can obtain course credit in "Vertiefungsfach" or "Wahlfach". | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 851-0253-08L | Advanced Topics in Evidence-Based Design for Architecture Does not take place this semester. Course requirements: Completion of the course Evidence-Based Design: Methods and Tools For Evaluating Architectural Design (851-0252-08L) | 3 credits | 2U | C. Hölscher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Students will gain advanced knowledge and practical hands-on experience with agent-based simulations and spatial analysis tools to evaluate hospital layouts from the perspective of end-users. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students will build on their previous projects as part of the course “ Evidence-Based Design: Methods and Tools For Evaluating Architectural Design” (851-0252-08L). Students enrolled will participate in an international workshop with GSAPP at Columbia University Designing the post-pandemic hospital with evidence. for people. The course is funded by an ETH innvoedum project entitled cogARCH: linking cognition and architecture to design resilient hospitals architecture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||