- 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
HN2019 Cognitive Ergonomics 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HN2019 (Autumn 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Academic first degree, 180 higher education credits/ECTS, in engineering or natural sciences or equivalent education.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
The course literature is posted on the course's homepage at least four weeks before the course starts. Previous used literature is as follows:
- Norman, D.A. (2013). Design of Everyday Things (2013). ISBN 978046505065
- Bohgard, M. (ed.) (2009). Work and technology on human terms. Stockholm: Prevent.
- Material handed out during the course
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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 - 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed written and oral presentation of assignments and active participation in seminars. The final grade (A-F) is decided from the results of the final examination and passed grade for assigments and seminars.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.