CM32023: Advanced human-computer interaction
[Page last updated: 22 April 2025]
| Academic Year: | 2025/26 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Computer Science |
| Credits: | 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 200 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
- Academic Year
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| Assessment Summary: | CWRG 50%, EXCB 50% |
| Assessment Detail: |
- Report Group (CWRG 50%)
- Closed-book written examination (EXCB 50%)
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
In taking this module you cannot take CM52036
Before taking this module you must take CM22011 OR take CM20319
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| Learning Outcomes: |
1. To illustrate an in-depth understanding of human computer interaction theory and methods in state-of-the-art research.
2. To explain the interdisciplinary nature of human computer interaction and the relationship between theory and design practice.
3. To be able to contribute to both human computer interaction theory and human computer interaction practice.
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| Synopsis: | You will engage with current research issues in human computer interaction, with a focus on interface design, evaluation, and modelling. You will investigate state-of-the-art research in contemporary areas of human computer interaction, for example: virtual and mixed reality environments, information visualisation, wearable technologies, and device fabrication.
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| Content: | Example content includes:
Mental models
Design space and design rationale
Search and sensemaking
HCI aspects of trust and security
Information visualisation
Persuasive technology
Virtual and mixed reality environments
Haptic interfaces
End-user device fabrication
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| Course availability: |
CM32023 is Optional on the following courses:
Department of Computer Science
- USCM-AFB30 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science (Year 3)
- USCM-AAB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- USCM-AKB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- USCM-AFB31 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (Year 3)
- USCM-AAB27 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- USCM-AKB27 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- USCM-AFM30 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science (Year 3)
- USCM-AFM31 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM31 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with professional placement (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM31 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with study abroad (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM30 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with professional placement (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM30 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with study abroad (Year 3)
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2025/26.
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