Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | HUMAN-CENTRIC COMPUTING | ||
Code | COMP106 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Hernich Computer Science Andre.Hernich@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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identify or describe the tasks and issues, such as establishing requirements, developing designs, and implementing designs, which are involved in the process of developing efficient, effective, and safe interactive products for people, and the tools and techniques used to perform these tasks |
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identify or describe and compare different styles of interaction for graphical user interfaces
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evaluate and critique existing interactive systems, in accordance with human-centric principles, standards and guidelines for interface design, including usability, accessibility, and health and safety issues
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illustrate how event-driven software can be designed using standard, formal techniques
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construct Web pages that conform to current Web standards
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write Java programs that demonstrate simple examples of graphical user interfaces |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Laboratory Work - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
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40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 120 | 2 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) 3 (sets of) assessment tasks. The assessment tasks will address the evaluation of interfaces, the construction of Web pages and the implementation of GUIs in Java. Not marked anonymously. Written examination is a 40 question multiple-choice exam. Resit exam will replace failed CA components, the Learning Outcomes will be covered in the resit exam. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 30 hours expected fo | 2 | 7 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assignment 1 |
Coursework | 30 hours expected fo | 2 | 6 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assignment 2 |
Coursework | 30 hours expected fo | 2 | 7 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assignment 3 |
Recommended Texts |
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