Brain Computer Interface

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to Brain-Computer Interface

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Definition and Overview of Brain Computer Interface

Lecture 3: History of Brain Computer Interface

Lecture 4: BCI vs Neuroprosthetics

Lecture 5: Advantages and Disadvantages

Lecture 6: Limitations of Brain Computer Interface

Chapter 2: Understanding our Brain and Brain-Computer Interface

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: How does our Brain Work?

Lecture 3: Understanding BCI

Lecture 4: BCI Components

Lecture 5: Summary

Chapter 3: Types of Brain-Computer Interface

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Introduction to the Types of BCI

Lecture 3: Invasive

Lecture 4: Partially Invasive

Lecture 5: Noninvasive

Lecture 6: Wireless

Chapter 4: Brain-Computer Interface in Animals

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Monkeys Trained to Control Computer Cursor

Lecture 3: Monkey Brain Controlled Robotic Arm

Lecture 4: Rat Car

Lecture 5: Monkey Mentally Controls Robot 7,000 miles Away

Lecture 6: First Direct Interface Between Two Animals

Lecture 7: Harvard Creates brain-to-brain Interface

Chapter 5: Brain-Computer Interface in Humans

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: BCI to Aid the Blind and the Quadriplegic

Lecture 3: Tetraplegic BrainGate BCI Implementation

Lecture 4: BCI Communication over the Internet and Device that let the Blind “See”

Lecture 5: BCI allows Person to Tweet and Control a Robot and Wheelchair by Thought

Lecture 6: Thought Controls Bionic Hand

Lecture 7: Researchers Replace Passwords with Pass Thoughts

Lecture 8: First Human brain-to-brain Interface and First Wireless, Implanted BCI

Chapter 6: Brain-Computer Interface Applications

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Introduction to BCI Applications – Medical Applications

Lecture 3: Invasive BCI Medical Applications

Lecture 4: Nonivasive BCI Medical Applications

Lecture 5: Non-Medical Applications Device Control

Lecture 6: User State Monitoring and Evaluation

Lecture 7: Training and Education / Gaming and Entertainment

Lecture 8: Technological Challenges for Non-Medical BCIs

Lecture 9: System Integration

Chapter 7: Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Emotiv

Lecture 3: Mindball and Mindflex

Lecture 4: Mindwave

Lecture 5: Neural Impulse Actuator and Interaxon

Lecture 6: MyndPlay Brain Band and Xwave Headset

Lecture 7: Neural Signals and NASA

Lecture 8: Cyberkinetics and Second Life

Chapter 8: Current and Future Status of Brain-Computer Interface

Lecture 1: Introduction and Objectives

Lecture 2: Current Status of BCI Technology

Lecture 3: Future of BCI

Lecture 4: Problems and Prospects: Validation and Dissemination

Lecture 5: Problems and Prospects: Signal-Acquisition Hardware

Lecture 6: Problems and Prospects: Reliability

Lecture 7: Indications and Predictions

Chapter 9: Course Resources

Lecture 1: Brain Computer Interface Glossary of Terms

Chapter 10: Brain Computer Interface Certification

Lecture 1: Final Exam

Lecture 2: Conclusion – Final Lecture