Module 22133 (2009)
Syllabus page 2009/2010
06-22133
Human Computer Interaction
Level 3/H
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The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)
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Outline
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- encourage appreciation of the interdisciplinary complexities of both practical and theoretical aspects of Human-Computer Interaction
- give students an enduring capability to participate in analysis and design work in HCI
- enable students to appreciate the interactions between computer technology and people, business and society generally
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | describe and explain appropriate techniques for determining user requirements from an HCI perspective | Continuous Assessment |
| 2 | design and evaluate a computer-based system which meets such user requirements | Continuous Assessment |
| 3 | assess and explain the impact of computer technology on people and society through appropriate examples | Continuous Assessment |
| 4 | explain, discuss and apply the underlying principles in HCI, including psychological and technical aspects | Continuous Assessment |
| 5 | participate in a user-centred design process | Continuous Assessment |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
May not be taken by anyone who has taken or is taking 06-02651 (Human Computer Interaction 2) or 06-20235 (Human Computer Interaction (Extended)). (For 2008/09, may only be taken by students on the MSc in Computer Science or the Intercalated Year in Computer Science.)
Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
2-3 hrs lectures/tutorials per week, 3-5 hrs guided study
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Sessional: Continuous assessment (100%).
- Supplementary (where allowed): Repeat only.
Recommended Books
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher, Date |
| Human-Computer Interaction (3rd ed.) | Dix, Finlay, Abowd & Beale | 2003 |
Detailed Syllabus
Not applicable
Last updated: 12 Jun 2009
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