After successful completion of the course, students are able to:
Explain Scientific Models of Humans:
Assess Application of Models:
Differentiate Approaches:
Apply Human Factors Engineering:
Reflect on Augmentation Technologies:
The course will cover the following content:
Historical Overview:
Differences and Parallels in Approaches:
Models of Humans from Various Scientific Disciplines:
Methods of Human Factors Engineering:
Existing Technologies for Human Augmentation:
Future Technologies for Human Augmentation:
The course will provide a comprehensive overview of history, different approaches, scientific models of humans, methods of Human Factors Engineering, as well as existing and future technologies for human enhancement. Students will be able to understand, analyze, and critically evaluate these concepts.
Topic-relevant lecturesRegular in-class meetings for content and assignment reflectionReading, analysis and critical discussion of scientific texts in the area of Human AugmentationPreparing a "mini lecture" on a human sense or mode
Ethical use case analysis
Creating a video mock-up of a Human Augmentation
Your grade for the course will be based on:
Individual assignments (55%)
Group project (45%)