Module 19343 (2011)

3 hrs/week lectures/tutorials, 2-3 hrs/week labs.

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

• describe and explain appropriate techniques for determining user requirements from an HCI perspective
• design and evaluate a computer-based system which meets such user requirements
• assess and explain the impact of computer technology on people and society through appropriate examples
• explain and use the basic Java i/o class hierarchy
• explain and apply the structural principles of XML
• use grammars to describe formal notations such as programming languages
• explain what parsers do, particularly top-down parsers
• explain and apply the underlying concepts of 2D and some 3D object construction, manipulation and viewing
• apply 2D and 3D graphics techniques using appropriate Java libraries
• explain and apply basic techniques for the representation and processing of images and colour

• Sessional: 2 hour examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).
• Supplementary: By examination only.