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= BTH740 -- Human Factors in Computing =
 
= 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.
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*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.
 
*The course is supported by an open website. This wiki is editable by all participants.
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== The Research Project  ==
 
== 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.
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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 proposalEach stage involves a presentation.
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====Important Dates====
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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:
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11808 thesis statement] - due November 1
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11809 preliminary research] - due November 15
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 recording details] - due November 22
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 writing] - due December 1
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 publication] - due December 8
  
 
== Evaluation ==
 
== Evaluation ==
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== Examples and In-Class Notes==
 
  
 
== Archives ==
 
== Archives ==

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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

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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:

Evaluation

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

Resources

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