Module 08167 (2004)
Syllabus page 2004/2005
06-08167
Human-Computer Interaction 1
Level 2/I
Russell Beale
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: | |
| 1 | understand the basics of human and computational abilities and limitations | Examination, coursework |
| 2 | understand how these lead to models of interaction | Examination, coursework |
| 3 | understand basic theories, tools and techniques in HCI | Examination, coursework |
| 4 | apply appropriate techniques to real-world problems | Examination, coursework |
| 5 | demonstrate 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:
Assessment
- Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
- 2 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%). Resit by examination only.
Recommended Books
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher, Date |
| Human-Computer Interaction (2nd edn) | Dix, Finlay, Abowd, Beale | 1998 |
| An Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | Paul Booth | 1995 |
| Human-Computer Interaction in the New Millenium | John Carroll | 2002 |
Detailed Syllabus
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Fundamentals
- Introduction: "what is HCI?"
- Aspects of Human Cognition
- The Computer
- Models of Interaction
- Application
- Usability
- Design Process
- Task Analysis
- HCI issues in software engineering
- Advanced Topics
- Organisational Impact
- Groupware
- Future Applications and Conclusions
Last updated: 29 Sep 2003
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