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  • September 27 · 21 min

    6.5 | Mastering Your SRS Template for Medical Software Course

    In this lesson, we dive into the critical components of a System Requirement Specification (SRS) template, essential for any medical software development. We'll explore each section, from the cover page to functional and non-functional requirements, and learn how to draft precise, testable requirements that drive successful project outcomes. We also discuss the often-overlooked yet vital "significance" section and the impact of "intended use" on regulatory clearance. 🎯 Learning Objectives • Identify the key sections of a System Requirement Specification (SRS) document. • Understand the purpose and importance of each SRS section, including significance and intended use. • Differentiate between functional and non-functional requirements in medical software development. • Learn the characteristics of a well-written requirement, focusing on testability and appropriate abstraction. • Explain how a change in the intended use of medical software can impact regulatory clearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 27 · 12 min

    11.5 | Navigating Singapore AI/ML Med Device Regs: A Dive into Guidelines — Medical Software Course

    How are AI/ML medical devices regulated in Singapore? In this lesson, we take a detailed look at the Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) regulatory guidelines for software medical devices, focusing specifically on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. We'll explore the unique requirements for pre-market submissions, delve into considerations for continuously learning systems, and understand the critical aspects of post-market monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness. 🎯 Learning Objectives • Understand Singapore's regulatory framework for AI/ML medical devices. • Identify key pre-market submission requirements for AI-MDs, including dataset and model documentation. • Explain considerations for continuously learning AI/ML systems, such as bias prevention and rollback capabilities. • Describe the importance of post-market monitoring for AI/ML medical devices to prevent performance drift. • Recognize the challenges and future outlook for regulating AI/ML in medical software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 27 · 1 hr 17 min

    13. Sequential games: moral hazard, incentives, and hungry lions

    Game Theory (ECON 159) We consider games in which players move sequentially rather than simultaneously, starting with a game involving a borrower and a lender. We analyze the game using "backward induction." The game features moral hazard: the borrower will not repay a large loan. We discuss possible remedies for this kind of problem. One remedy involves incentive design: writing contracts that give the borrower an incentive to repay. Another involves commitment strategies; in this case providing collateral. We consider other commitment strategies such as burning boats. But the key lesson of the day is the idea of backward induction. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Sequential Games: Backward Induction 17:57 - Chapter 2. Sequential Games: Moral Hazard 29:50 - Chapter 3. Sequential Games: Incentive Design 44:29 - Chapter 4. Sequential Games: Commitment Strategies 01:01:06 - Chapter 5. Sequential Games: Backward Induction Is Really Important Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 27 · 1 hr 23 min

    19. Subgame perfect equilibrium: matchmaking and strategic investments

    Game Theory (ECON 159) We analyze three games using our new solution concept, subgame perfect equilibrium (SPE). The first game involves players' trusting that others will not make mistakes. It has three Nash equilibria but only one is consistent with backward induction. We show the other two Nash equilibria are not subgame perfect: each fails to induce Nash in a subgame. The second game involves a matchmaker sending a couple on a date. There are three Nash equilibria in the dating subgame. We construct three corresponding subgame perfect equilibria of the whole game by rolling back each of the equilibrium payoffs from the subgame. Finally, we analyze a game in which a firm has to decide whether to invest in a machine that will reduce its costs of production. We learn that the strategic effects of this decision--its effect on the choices of other competing firms--can be large, and if we ignore them we will make mistakes. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Sub-game Perfect Equilibria: Example 27:22 - Chapter 2. Sub-game Perfect Equilibria: Matchmaking 34:31 - Chapter 3. Matchmaking: SPEs of the Game 49:37 - Chapter 4. Sub-game Perfect Equilibria: Strategic Investments 01:13:15 - Chapter 5. Strategic Investments: Discussion Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 19 · 44 min

    22. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville's Democracy in America

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) Three main features that Tocqueville regarded as central to American democracy are discussed: the importance of local government, the concept of "civil association," and "the spirit of religion." The book is not simply a celebration of the democratic experience in America; Tocqueville is deeply worried about the potential of a democratic tyranny. 00:00 - Chapter 1. The Characteristics of American Democracy: Civil Association 10:50 - Chapter 2. The Characteristics of American Democracy: Spirit of Religion 25:47 - Chapter 3. Tyranny of the Majority Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 1 hr 20 min

    1. Course Introduction and Newtonian Mechanics

    For more information about Professor Shankar's book based on the lectures from this course, Fundamentals of Physics: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics, visit http://bit.ly/1jFIqNu. Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200) Professor Shankar introduces the course and answers student questions about the material and the requirements. He gives an overview of Newtonian mechanics and explains its two components: kinematics and dynamics. He then reviews basic concepts in calculus through two key equations: x = x0 + v0t + ½ at2 and v2 = v02+ 2 a (x-x0), tracing the fate of a particle in one dimension along the x-axis. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction and Course Organization 21:25 - Chapter 2. Newtonian Mechanics: Dynamics and Kinematics 28:20 - Chapter 3. Average and Instantaneous Rate of Motion 37:56 - Chapter 4. Motion at Constant Acceleration 52:37 - Chapter 5. Example Problem: Physical Meaning of Equations 01:08:42 - Chapter 6. Derive New Relations Using Calculus Laws of Limits Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 48 min

    21. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville's Democracy in America

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) With the emergence of democracies in Europe and the New World at the beginning of the nineteenth century, political philosophers began to re-evaluate the relationship between freedom and equality. Tocqueville, in particular, saw the creation of new forms of social power that presented threats to human liberty. His most famous work, Democracy in America, was written for his French countrymen who were still devoted to the restoration of the monarchy and whom Tocqueville wanted to convince that the democratic social revolution he had witnessed in America was equally representative of France's future. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Tocqueville's Problem 08:36 - Chapter 2. Who Was Alexis de Tocqueville? 14:04 - Chapter 3. Democracy in America and the Letter to Kergolay 35:46 - Chapter 4. The CharacterIstics of American Democracy: Importance of Local Government Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 57 min

    23. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville's Democracy in America

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) Professor Smith discusses the moral and psychological components of the democratic state in the context of Tocqueville's Democracy in America. He goes on to explore the institutional development of the democratic state, the qualities of the democratic individual, and the psychological determinants of the democratic character. The ethic of self-interest is addressed, understood as an antidote to an ethic of fame and glory. Finally, Tocqueville is presented as a political educator and his views on the role of statesmen in a democratic age are expounded. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Moral and Psychological Features of the Democratic State 04:32 - Chapter 2. Moral and Psychological Features of the Democratic State: Compassion 15:17 - Chapter 3. Moral and Psychological Features of the Democratic State: Anxiety 22:19 - Chapter 4. Moral and Psychological Features of the Democratic State: Self-Interest 33:44 - Chapter 5. Democratic Statecraft Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 10 min

    System Purpose Through Iceberg and Inference | Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd

    Why does your system exist, and what really drives it? Apply the ladder of inference and the iceberg model to climb above assumptions and descend below the surface events to reveal patterns, structures, and the deepest beliefs that shape your system. Key topics: - The ladder of inference and bringing other voices in - The iceberg model: events, patterns, structure, mental models - Mapping your system across the four iceberg layers - A common cold example of going deeper - Causal loops and the chicken-crossing-the-road system 📚 About the Course: This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice? When you take this course, you will: Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals. Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team. Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking. Course Takeaways: Improve your ability to get the most out of life Strengthen your leadership toolkit Practice and apply systems thinking to plan for change 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 51 min

    24. Samson Agonistes (cont.)

    Milton (ENGL 220) In the final lecture of the course, the analysis of Samson Agonistes comes to a conclusion with an exploration of the poem's sexual imagery. Milton's choice of subject matter is puzzled over, as are the ethics of his tragic hero, particularly when compared to the heroes of Milton's previous epics. The poem is positioned as a means by which Milton ultimately resolves the poetic, religious, and career-related crises of his earlier poem, "The Passion," and the compelling relationship between the corpus and the poet's biography is revisited one final time. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction 02:07 - Chapter 2. Why Did Milton Choose Samson for the Subject of his Final Work? 35:32 - Chapter 3. Final Thoughts on Milton Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 54 min

    3. Socratic Citizenship: Plato's Crito

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) In the Apology, Socrates proposes a new kind of citizenship in opposition to the traditional one that was based on the poetic conception of Homer. Socrates' is a philosophical citizenship, relying on one's own powers of independent reason and judgment. The Crito, a dialogue taking place in Socrates' prison cell, is about civil obedience, piety, and the duty of every citizen to respect and live by the laws of the community. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Was Socrates Guilty or Innocent? 02:22 - Chapter 2. The Socratic Citizen 09:39 - Chapter 3. Principled DIsobedience to the Law 24:07 - Chapter 4. Crito's Apology: "Companion Dialogue" 42:22 - Chapter 5. Applying Lessons from Fourth-Century Athens to Our World Today Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 1 hr 18 min

    7. Kepler's Laws

    For more information about Professor Shankar's book based on the lectures from this course, Fundamentals of Physics: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics, visit http://bit.ly/1jFIqNu. Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200) The focus of the lecture is problems of gravitational interaction. The three laws of Kepler are stated and explained. Planetary motion is discussed in general, and how this motion applies to the planets moving around the Sun in particular. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Review of Conservative and Non-conservative Forces 09:19 - Chapter 2. Kepler's 3 Laws 20:16 - Chapter 3. Deriving the Nature of Gravitational Force 35:57 - Chapter 4. Derive Orbital Period (T) and Speed (v) in Space 49:47 - Chapter 5. Law of Conservation of Energy Far from Earth Surface 57:37 - Chapter 6. Reference Potential Energy at Infinity or Earth Surface Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 52 min

    2. Socratic Citizenship: Plato's Apology

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) The lecture begins with an explanation of why Plato's Apology is the best introductory text to the study of political philosophy. The focus remains on the Apology as a symbol for the violation of free expression, with Socrates justifying his way of life as a philosopher and defending the utility of philosophy for political life. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction: Plato, Apology 09:31 - Chapter 2. Political Context of the Dialogue 19:19 - Chapter 3. Accusations Leveled Against Socrates 27:51 - Chapter 4. Clouds: Debunking Socrates' New Model of Citizenship 33:31 - Chapter 5. The Famous Socratic "Turn"; Socrates' Second Sailing Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 57 min

    11. Slavery and State Rights, Economies and Ways of Life: What Caused the Civil War?

    The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119) Professor Blight begins this lecture with an attempt to answer the question "why did the South secede in 1861?" Blight offers five possible answers to this question: preservation of slavery, "the fear thesis," southern nationalism, the "agrarian thesis," and the "honor thesis." After laying out the roots of secession, Blight focuses on the historical profession, suggesting some of the ways in which historians have attempted to explain the coming of the Civil War. Blight begins with James Ford Rhodes, a highly influential amateur historian in the late 19th century, and then introduces Charles and Mary Beard, whose economic interpretations of the Civil War had their heyday in the 1920s and 1930s. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction: Jefferson Davis's Defense of Secession 08:24 - Chapter 2. Fear? Southern Unity? Why Did the South Seceded 20:46 - Chapter 3. Agrarian Society? Honor? Why the South Seceded, Continued 34:19 - Chapter 4. Historiography of the Civil War, from Rhodes to Beard 48:36 - Chapter 5. Conclusion Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Spring 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 12 min

    6.1 | Unlocking Medical Software Success: Mastering User Needs and Reqmnts | Medical Software Course

    Ever wonder how vague user ideas transform into robust medical software? In this lesson, we dive into the critical first steps of the medical software lifecycle: identifying user needs and defining system requirements. Learn how to translate abstract user wishes into concrete specifications, understand the tension between 'what' and 'how' with the Brown Cow Model, and navigate crucial considerations like clinical context, patient demographics, and effective collaboration with medical professionals. 🎯 Learning Objectives • Explain the significance of user needs and system requirements in the medical software lifecycle. • Describe the process of translating abstract user wishes into concrete software specifications. • Understand the "what" versus "how" dilemma in design and the Brown Cow Model. • Identify key information to gather regarding clinical problems, current practices, and patient demographics. • Develop effective communication strategies for collaborating with clinicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 5 min

    Why you should write goals as if you've already achieved them | Connected Leadership

    Move into the third P by picturing what success looks like a year from now for each of your rocks. Learn how to write testable, past-tense statements with both quantitative and qualitative detail so you can toast the wins when they arrive. Key topics: - Setting a meaningful one-year horizon - Writing testable statements in the past tense - Stretching without overreaching - Adding numbers to personal goals - Using descriptive qualitative detail - Crafting potential statements for each rock 📚 About the Course: This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice? When you take this course, you will: Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals. Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team. Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking. Course Takeaways: Improve your ability to get the most out of life Strengthen your leadership toolkit Practice and apply systems thinking to plan for change 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 50 min

    7. The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle's Politics, I, III

    Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) The lecture begins with an introduction of Aristotle's life and works which constitute thematic treatises on virtually every topic, from biology to ethics to politics. Emphasis is placed on the Politics, in which Aristotle expounds his view on the naturalness of the city and his claim that man is a political animal by nature. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Aristotle: Plato's Adopted Son 12:45 - Chapter 2. Man Is, by Nature, the Political Animal 30:15 - Chapter 3. The Naturalness of Slavery Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 18 min

    Module 2 | Erik Clemons on Building Trust and Bridging Divides – Social Entrepreneurship Interview

    In this interview, social entrepreneur Erik Clemons shares his profound insights on identifying and researching societal challenges, emphasizing the critical role of self-interrogation and deep listening to diverse community voices. He discusses how his impactful work, including the redevelopment of Dixwell Plaza, stems from transforming initial research into authentic relationships, enabling him to credibly bridge socio-economic divides and drive meaningful community development. Clemons offers invaluable lessons on the power of personal connection and trust in leading social change. Parnell and Clemons' conversation provides a foundational understanding for aspiring social entrepreneurs. 🎯 Learning Objectives • Understand the initial steps of identifying and researching societal challenges. • Explore how personal introspection and understanding your role contribute to effective social entrepreneurship. • Learn the importance of listening to diverse perspectives to uncover root causes and build bridges. • Discover how research translates into authentic relationships crucial for community development. • Recognize the significance of building trust and leading with personal integrity in social impact initiatives. 📚 About the Course Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create real change? You don't have to start your own organization to make a difference in the world. Everyone can learn the social entrepreneurship mindset and skillset to build social impact. In this course, you will immerse yourself in a social or environmental challenge you want to tackle. You'll start by researching your topic of choice, talking to people, and ideating a potential solution that you can contribute. Then, you'll build a business model around that solution, understanding concepts like measuring social change, ensuring financial viability, funding and pitching. This course is a safe space to experiment and explore. You'll be guided by a ten stage framework to help structure your journey. Along the way, you'll hear from social entrepreneurs around the world through case studies and campus conversations. These include Yale alumni, members of the New Haven community, and global changemakers. Everyone is welcome to join this course! You can apply your lived, learned, or professional experience to discover how you're going to make a difference. #SocialEntrepreneurship #YaleCourse #Impact #Changemakers #BusinessPlan #DesignThinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 56 min

    17. Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian

    The American Novel Since 1945 (ENGL 291) In this first of two lectures on Blood Meridian, Professor Hungerford walks us through some of the novel's major sources and influences, showing how McCarthy engages both literary tradition and American history, and indeed questions of origins and originality itself. The Bible, Moby-Dick, Paradise Lost, the poetry of William Wordsworth, and the historical narrative of Sam Chamberlain all contribute to the style and themes of this work that remains, in its own right, a provocative meditation on history, one that explores the very limits of narrative and human potential. 00:00 - Chapter 1. The Literary Tradition: Allusions and Revisions 08:49 - Chapter 2. Eradicating Interiority: "Moby Dick" 20:50 - Chapter 3. Modeling Evil: "Paradise Lost" 30:13 - Chapter 4: Rejecting Innocence: Wordsworth 34:59 - Chapter 5. Historical Sources: Samuel Chamberlin's "My Confession" Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Spring 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 52 min

    9. Jack Kerouac, On the Road (cont.)

    The American Novel Since 1945 (ENGL 291) In this second lecture on On The Road, Professor Hungerford addresses some of the obstacles and failures to the novel's high ambitions for achieving American community through an immediacy of communication. Sal Paradise's desire to cross racial boundaries, for example, seems ultimately more exploitative than expansive; Dean's exuberant language of "Yes!" and "Wow!" devolves into meaningless gibberish. And yet the novel's mystical vision of something called "America" persists, a cultural icon that continues to engage the interest of readers, scholars, and artists. Among these latter is the digital art collaborative Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, with whose online work DAKOTA Hungerford concludes the class. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Kerouac's Mythical America: Trans-historical Communities 22:03 - Chapter 2. Defining American Identity: Sal's Illusory Vision of Mystical Oneness 30:01 - Chapter 3. Dean and Sal, Again: The Theme of Sadness 41:12 - Chapter 4. The Publication History: Creating a Literary Object Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Spring 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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