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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.
 
====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 )
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Submit to Moodle:
* thesis statement - due October 18
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11808 thesis statement] - due November 1
* preliminary research - due November 1
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11809 preliminary research] - due November 15
* recording details - due November 8
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 recording details] - due November 22
* writing - due November 15
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* [https://open.senecac.on.ca/cms/mod/assignment/view.php?id=11810 writing] - due December 1
* publication - due November 18
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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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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.

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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%

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