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= BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing = | = BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing = | ||
| − | *This course introduces human-computer interaction. | + | *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 | + | *The course is supported by an open website. This wiki is editable by all participants. |
| − | === Subject Description and Course Outcomes === | + | ==== Subject Description and Course Outcomes ==== |
* [https://scs.senecac.on.ca/course/bth740 BTH740] | * [https://scs.senecac.on.ca/course/bth740 BTH740] | ||
| − | === External Links === | + | ==== External Links ==== |
* [https://cs.senecac.on.ca/~bth740/pages/content/index.html Course Web Site – Lecture Notes] | * [https://cs.senecac.on.ca/~bth740/pages/content/index.html Course Web Site – Lecture Notes] | ||
* [https://cs.senecac.on.ca/~bth740/pages/timeline.html Course Web Site – Timeline] | * [https://cs.senecac.on.ca/~bth740/pages/timeline.html Course Web Site – Timeline] | ||
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== The Research Project == | == 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 [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/BTH740_Research_Essay_20113 research essay] page for more info | ||
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| + | Submit to Moodle: | ||
| + | * [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11808 thesis statement] - due November 1 | ||
| + | * [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11809 preliminary research] - due November 15 | ||
| + | * [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 recording details] - due November 22 | ||
| + | * [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 writing] - due December 1 | ||
| + | * [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 publication] - due December 8 | ||
== Evaluation == | == Evaluation == | ||
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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
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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
Submit to Moodle:
- thesis statement - due November 1
- preliminary research - due November 15
- recording details - due November 22
- writing - due December 1
- publication - due December 8
Evaluation
- Assignments 60%
- Test 20%
- Exam 20%
