Module 08167 (2001)

Syllabus page 2001/2002

06-08167
Human-Computer Interaction 1
Level 2/I

mgl
axe
10 credits in Semester 1

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Outline

The fundamentals of HCI are covered to provide a basic grounding, followed by investigations into particular aspects of interactive systems.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • provide a grounding in the fundamentals of HCI
  • show the practical applications of HCI
  • give practical experience in using HCI techniques

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1understand the basics of human and computational abilities and limitations Examination, coursework
2understand how these lead to models of interaction Examination, coursework
3understand basic theories, tools and techniques in HCI Examination, coursework
4apply appropriate techniques to real-world problems Examination, coursework
5demonstrate awareness of HCI issues, implications and developments Examination, coursework

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

2 hrs lectures per week; private study and reading

Contact Hours:

24

Assessment

  • Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
  • 2 hr examination (80%), coursework (20%). Resit by examination only.

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Human-Computer Interaction (2nd edn)Dix, Finlay, Adowd, Beale
An Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction Paul Booth

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Fundamentals
    • Introduction: "what is HCI?"
    • Aspects of Human Cognition
    • The Computer
    • Models of Interaction
  2. Application
    • Usability
    • Design Process
    • Task Analysis
    • HCI issues in software engineering
  3. Advanced Topics
    • Organisational Impact
    • Groupware
    • Future Applications and Conclusions

Last updated: 29 July 2001

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