Applied Cognitive Science

Aim

On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

• apply methods for planning, structuring and evaluating applied research and development projects in cognitive science• account for and compare different project models and project methods in research and development.• account for central concepts and traditions in philosophy of science in relation to cognitive science• use relevant search tools to plan and conduct efficient information search, and evaluate and choose relevant information sources for cognitive science projects • use cognitive science theories and methods in applied research and development work• account for relevant aspects of sustainable development and ethical considerations in applied cognitive science• cooperate and communicate in a project group in dialogue with various stakeholders, to manage a delimited research and development project within given time and resource constraints• present an applied research and development project in a written report and at an oral presentation.

Content

Within the course, students undertake a project work that integrates engineering, behavioral and humanistic knowledge that is foundational in cognitive science. The work is performed in groups that formulate a scientific problem for a project specification that contains scheduling, time budgeting, risk analysis, roles, and division of labor. The focus of the projects varies and includes both empirical studies, technical system implementations, and evaluations of technical systems. The course also encompasses cognitive science research methodology, philosophy of science, and methods for efficient information search and evaluation of relevant information sources.