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Title Introduction to Eye Tracking in Neuroscience Research
Course number 5513
Programme Neurovetenskap
Language English
Credits 1.5
Date 2022-05-16 -- 2022-05-20
Responsible KI department Institutionen för klinisk neurovetenskap
Specific entry requirements
Purpose of the course Eye tracking is a powerful method to study the human mind and behavior. It is being increasingly used in clinical research worldwide by neurologists, cognitive psychologists, reading researchers, vision researchers, and others with an interest in how people attend to and process visual information, in both health and disease. The purpose of the course is to introduce doctoral students to eye tracking research and methodology, and to offer basic practical training that will enable the students to start using eye tracking in their own research.
Intended learning outcomes After completing the course, the doctoral student shall have acquired:
• Basic knowledge of how eye tracking is being used in different areas of neuroscience research.
• A basic understanding of the steps involved in designing and implementing an eye tracking study.
• The basic skills required to start using eye tracking in his or her own research.
Contents of the course The course provides an introduction to eye tracking and its application in neuroscience research. The course covers basic theory on eye and vision, eye tracking technology and methodology, and introduces students to various examples of how eye tracking is being applied in different subfields to improve our understanding of the workings of the human brain. The steps involved in designing and implementing an eye tracking study are explained and put into context, and basic hands-on practice in eye movement recording and analysis is provided.
Teaching and learning activities Lectures, group discussions, and lab-sessions.
Compulsory elements All sessions of the course are mandatory. Absence from any of these will be compensated for by extra individual assignments provided by the course organizers.
Examination An individually written research proposal (3-5 pages in English) outlining a hypothetical or planned eye tracking study. The student should demonstrate that he or she is able to make relevant considerations and informed choices based on what has been covered during the course. The quality of the report is assessed based on the student’s ability to discuss the eye tracking study in relation to the intended learning outcomes of the course. The written report will be due one week after the last day of the course.
Literature and other teaching material Recommended:

Holmqvist, Kenneth & Andersson, Richard. (2017). Eye-tracking: A comprehensive guide to methods, paradigms and measures.
Number of students 8 - 16
Selection of students Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date)
More information The course is arranged as a collaboration between the doctoral programme in Neuroscience and Marianne Bernadotte Center (MBC). The course will be held at St. Erik Eye Hospital, Solna, near Karolinska University Hospital.
Additional course leader
Latest course evaluation Not available
Course responsible Mattias Nilsson
Institutionen för klinisk neurovetenskap

mattias.nilsson@ki.se
Contact person Mattias Nilsson
Institutionen för klinisk neurovetenskap

mattias.nilsson@ki.se