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= BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing =
*This course introduces human-computer interaction. Its focus is It focuses on the philosophical, psychological , and physiological factors in that influence human/computer interaction. The course examines broad issues provides an introduction to the cognitive revolution in psychology and cross-cultural communication. This sets the scope for discussions of ergonomics and their human factors that 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 behaviourinterfaces for international audiences.
*The course is supported by an open website. This wiki is editable by all participants.
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 [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/BTH740_Research_Essay_20103 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 )