Science, Engineering and Technology

KXA403

2010  KXA403  Computing in Context

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA403 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

In this unit, students learn to understand and to consider explicity the wider context of computing activities when exploring selected technologies that are typically associated with human computer interaction (HCI), coomputer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) or ubiquitous computing. A major component of this unit will involve students conducting a thorough literature review to explore specific topics on an individual basis and present the results in a coherent scientific way to staff and fellow students. Presentation of results usually includes a substantial written report and spoken presentation.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 100% internal assessment

TEACHING PATTERN: Usually a good part of the unit will be held in block mode near the end of the semester. During the course of the semester, lectures and interactive sessions will be used for establishing scholarly thinking, guiding students, assisting with questions and monitoring progress.

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr Christopher Lueg

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