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Module Title	Human Computer Interaction
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 22133
Module Lead	Dr R Beale
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	May not be taken by anyone who has taken or is taking 06-21253 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction or Advanced Human Computer Interaction 06-25020
Contact Hours	Lecture-16 hours Guided independent study-14 hours Total: 30 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module provides the core underpinning knowledge necessary for further study of HCI. It aims to give students an understanding of the key concepts in cognitive psychology and of the use of cognitive modelling techniques within HCI. The module also provides a survey of HCI methodologies and then examines techniques for HCI design and HCI evaluations in greater depth with students undertaking practical exercises based upon real world examples. There is also a review of the scope of HCI applications.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain and discuss the key capabilities and limitations in human cognitive performance and relate this to the design of HCI systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of cognitive modelling techniques in HCI. Select appropriate HCI Design Methodologies and apply them in the solution of real world design problems. Select appropriate methodologies for the evaluation of HCI systems. Implement these methodologies on real systems and analyse and discuss the results produced. Demonstrate an understanding of the scope and importance of HCI systems across a range of application domains.
Assessment	22133-03 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%) 22133-04 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1.5 hr examination (80%), coursework (20%) Reassessment: (where appropriate): Examination (80%) with the coursework mark carried forward (20%)
Other
Reading List	Dix, Finlay, Abowd & Beale, Human-Computer Interaction (3rd ed.), 2003.