User Interfaces and HCI

Module code: CO2104

User interfaces are how users interact with computer systems. In this module we will explore and critique HCI (human-computer interaction) concepts and GUIs (graphical user interfaces) in particular. We will also look at constructing GUI based applications and solving simple GUI programming problems.

Topics covered

• HCI and GUI concepts
• Event driven programming and threading
• Constructing GUI based applications
• Solving simple GUI programming problems

Learning

• 20 hours of lectures
• 10 hours of tutorials
• 20 hours of supervised time in lab/studio/workshop
• 100 hours of guided independent study

Assessment

• Coursework (100%)