Module Identifier
IL34110
Module Title
HUMAN - COMPUTER INTERACTION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Ms Susan D James
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 0 Hours.
Seminars / Tutorials 8 Hours.
Practical 3 Hours. 3 x 50 minutes
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Oral presentation (10 minutes formal presentation, plus questions)  Presentation:  20%
Semester Assessment Interface evaluation project - written assignment report (c. 1200 words)  Report Of Student:  40%
Semester Exam 1.5 Hours   40%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Brief description

The aim of the module is to equip students with an overview of the whole domain of human-computer interaction, from cognitive and user interface issues through organisational context to the impact of computer systems on society. It offers students an insight into HCI aspects of systems they may use, enables them to participate constructively in design activities, and equips them to contribute to decision-making about systems to be purchased and intergrated into organisation.

The module will also enable students to recongise and discuss relevant social issues.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6