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− | A major component of this course is the research project. Students select a particular topic related to human-computer interaction and research that topic in detail. They write a research essay on the topic and present their findings to the class. | + | A major component of this course is the research project. Students work in teams, select a particular topic related to human-computer interaction and research that topic in detail. They write a research essay on the topic and present their findings to the class in two stages: a preliminary critique of their findings and a subsequent research analysis and proposal. Each stage involves a presentation. |
====Important Dates==== | ====Important Dates==== | ||
See the [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/BTH740_Research_Essay_20113 research essay] page for more info | See the [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/BTH740_Research_Essay_20113 research essay] page for more info | ||
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(see Moodle submission here for the first deliverable https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=8619 ) | (see Moodle submission here for the first deliverable https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=8619 ) | ||
− | * thesis statement - due | + | * thesis statement - due November 1 |
− | * preliminary research - due November | + | * preliminary research - due November 8 |
− | * recording details - due November | + | * recording details - due November 15 |
− | * writing - due November | + | * writing - due November 29 |
− | * publication - due | + | * publication - due December 6 |
== Evaluation == | == Evaluation == |
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Contents
BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing
- This course introduces human-computer interaction. It focuses on the philosophical, psychological, and physiological factors that influence human/computer interaction. The course provides an introduction to the cognitive revolution in psychology and cross-cultural communication. This sets the scope for discussions of human factors that influence human/computer interaction and the development of interfaces for international audiences.
- The course is supported by an open website. This wiki is editable by all participants.
Subject Description and Course Outcomes
External Links
The Research Project
A major component of this course is the research project. Students work in teams, select a particular topic related to human-computer interaction and research that topic in detail. They write a research essay on the topic and present their findings to the class in two stages: a preliminary critique of their findings and a subsequent research analysis and proposal. Each stage involves a presentation.
Important Dates
See the research essay page for more info
(see Moodle submission here for the first deliverable https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=8619 )
- thesis statement - due November 1
- preliminary research - due November 8
- recording details - due November 15
- writing - due November 29
- publication - due December 6
Evaluation
- Assignments 60%
- Test 20%
- Exam 20%