- The human as an information processing system
- Human cognitive prerequisites
- Usability design of the human-machine interface
- Methods of analysis and design for usability
- Distributed cognition
- Situation awareness
- Automation and allocation of functions human-machine system
- Find, read summarize and reflect on scientific articles on the subject
CH2010 Cognitive Interaction Design 7.5 credits
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 27 Oct 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Flemingsberg
- Duration
- 27 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
- Periods
- P2 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50803
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
Contact
Caroline Ingeborg Jegerschöld (cije@kth.se), Michail Magkos magkos@kth.se
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student shall:
· understand and apply knowledge about human cognitive prerequisites in theinteraction between human-machine interface,
· analyze and suggest improvements of the interface in human-machinesystems,
· understand and evaluate how allocation of functions in the human-machine systemsaffects the interaction of human-machine and systemperformance,
· visualize and apply cognitive aspects in a HTOanalysis,
· read, understand and discuss international scientific publications in the field of cognitive ergonomics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
180 ECTS credits in technical, natural or medical sciences or in human resource studies. English B/English 6.
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Assignment and seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM2 - Assignment and seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM3 - Assignment and seminar on reporting of studies, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM4 - Examination and seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Offered by
Main field of study
Technology and Health
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Caroline Ingeborg Jegerschöld (cije@kth.se), Michail Magkos magkos@kth.se