Module 25022 (2012)

Module Description - Research Topics in HCI

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Module TitleResearch Topics in HCI
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-25022
DescriptorCOMP/06-25022/LM
Member of StaffBob Hendley
LevelM
Credits10
Semester2
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisites06-25020 (Advanced Human Computer Interaction) or equivalent.
RestrictionsNone
Contact hours15
DeliveryUp to 3 contact hours/week to a maximum of 15 hours over the course of the term consisting of initial lectures, tutorials, group discussions, class presentations. Directed reading.
DescriptionThis module supports students in studying current research within the HCI discipline. Several themes will be led by the different academic staff involved. Students will be given an initial set of key papers and guided in their research and analysis of the area selected. Each student will deliver a report on their analysis of the current state of the art in their area and also be expected to highlight open research questions. They will also present this work orally to the group.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
Undertake a review of the literature and develop a critical analysis of current research Coursework
Identify open research questions and point to potential ways to pursue their investigation Coursework
Make effective scientific presentations to colleagues, both orally and through written reports Coursework
AssessmentSessional: Coursework (100%)
Supplementary (where allowed): Coursework (100%) undertaken over the summer
Texts , Each student will be given an initial set of key papers. This will vary with the topic being studied. ,