Computer Science 250-PBI
Physiological and Brain Interfaces
Fall, 2013
Syllabus

Robert J.K. Jacob
Dept. of Computer Science
Halligan Hall
http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~jacob/

This is a seminar course exploring new forms of human-computer interaction based on passive measurement of physiological and brain states. Students will read research papers in several related disciplines and present and discuss them in the seminar. We will explore the use of a variety of sensing technologies, including functional near-infrared spectroscopy work at Tufts. We will then explore ways to use such measurements as input to new forms of lightweight, adaptable user interfaces.

None; individual articles to read.

http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~jacob/250pbi/

The course will begin with an overview of the area. The bulk of the course will be in the format of a graduate seminar. Students will read research papers in the areas that underlie our topic and present and discuss them in the seminar. We may also have a hands-on project or workshop, in which students can plan, design, prototype, and test new user interfaces. The nature of the project will partly depend on the backgrounds of the students in the class.

Background in human-computer interaction, cognitive science, psychology, physiological or brain measurement techniques, or other relevant topic area; or permission of instructor.