BTH740

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BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing

• This course introduces human-computer interaction. Its focus is on the psychological and physiological factors in human/computer interaction. The course examines broad issues of ergonomics and their influence on human/computer interaction, the influence of culture and human behavioural patterns on the use of computers and on the development of interface design and ways in which computer technology itself may influence human behaviour.

• The course is supported by an open website. This wiki is editable by all participants.

Subject Description and Course Outcomes

• BTH740

External Links

• Course Web Site – Lecture Notes
• Course Web Site – Timeline

The Research Project

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. The presentation includes a widget that may be used in personal learning environment.

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 October 18
• preliminary research - due November 1
• recording details - due November 8
• writing - due November 15
• publication - due November 18

Evaluation

• Assignments 60%
• Test 20%
• Exam 20%

Resources

• How To Edit Wiki Pages
• How To Edit Wiki Cheatsheet
• IRC Tutorial