Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
CM30141: Advanced human computer interaction |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 25%, EX 75% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | CM30141 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take CM10134 or take CM10140 or take CM20216 |
| Description: | Aims: To give students an advanced level understanding of current research issues in human computer interaction. To focus upon human computer interaction research methods, human computer interaction theory, covering topics of user interface design, evaluation and modelling. Application areas such as collaborative systems, virtual environments and agent interaction are examples of current application topics. Issues of human computer interaction in mobile and embedded contexts. Learning Outcomes: 1. To obtain an in-depth understanding of human computer interaction theory and methods in state-of-the-art research. 2. To understand the interdisciplinary nature of human computer interaction and the relationship between theory and design practice. 3. To be able to contribute to both human computer interaction theory and human computer interaction practice. Skills: Problem solving (T/F, A), working with others (T/F, A). Content: Psychological theories of human behavior, contextual analysis, frameworks for human computer interaction, model based design. Modelling individual and collaborative tasks and group work. Human computer interaction and creativity. Evolutionary theories of design. The role of analysis, design and evaluation methods in human computer interaction. Advanced forms of interaction technologies. |