COMPSCI 705 / SOFTENG 702

2017, S2

Advanced Topics in Human Computer Interaction

Preparation: COMPSCI 345 or SOFTENG 350

15 points

Course Description

Human aspects of computer systems, relevant to commercial solution development and computer science research. Sample topics: advanced evaluation methods; trends with domain specific user interface design. Each student will do one project and one research seminar.

Staff involved in the course

Andrew Luxton-Reilly. (Course Coordinator)

Email: andrew@cs.auckland.ac.nz

Gerald Weber

Email: gerald@cs.auckland.ac.nz

Tutors

Tyne Crow

Email: tynecrow141@gmail.com

Behzad Farokhi

Email: bfar713@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Class Reps

Yue (Nicole) Lin

Email: ylin183@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Timetable

Lectures: Mon (260-005), Tues (206-209), Wed(206-209) 5-6pm

Tutorials: Fri (206-209) 5-6pm (starting in week 2)

Course Outcomes

A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge of topics in human-computer interaction including:

evaluation methods
domain specific HCI, e.g., for education, health, or architecture and construction
carry out a literature review and project on a specific HCI related topic
acquire skills in critical thinking academic literacy, and oral presentation

Course Overview

This course focuses on recent research in Human Computer Interaction, covering a broad variety of topic areas and domains. As HCI is involved in all end-user software, there are myriad software applications that relate to HCI. In this course, we focus on research methods, critically evaluating research involving human computer interaction, synthesizing results from published research. Several guest lectures will discuss the applications of HCI in their own domains and research areas.

A major component of this course is the research project, which will be conducted in teams. In the first week of the course you will select a project topic. In the first half of the semester you will carry out a literature review related to that topic and write an individual report. In the second half of the semester, you will work with your team to design and implement software related to your project. The artefact you produce and a written report of your work will be jointly developed and submitted by your team. Each group will present their project to the class and submit their project and reports before the end of the semester. See the assessment page for more detail.

Lecture Schedule

Week	Date	Lecture Topic	Lecturer
1	24/07	Introduction	Andrew
	25/07	Overview of projects	Andrew
	26/07	Literature reviews	Andrew
2	31/07	Research Foundations	Andrew
	01/08	Research Sampling	Andrew
	02/08	Research Measurement	Andrew
3	07/08	Using digital ink to improve CS education	Athar
	08/08	Interfaces for engaging school children	Tyne
	09/08	Interim Literature Review Due	Andrew
4	14/08	A/B testing	Danver Braganza, Hipmunk
	15/08	Booktrack	A Moiz Penkar
	16/08	Research methods	Gerald
5	21/08	Research Methods	Gerald
	22/08	Eye Gaze Interaction	Christof
	23/08	Collaborative applications	Gerald
6	28/08	Mozilla	Bryce
	29/08	Browser-based 3D	Gerald
	30/08	Interactive session	Gerald
MID SEMESTER BREAK
7	18/09	How to present research effectively	Andrew
	19/09	Exergaming	Burkhard
	20/09	Design for inclusive interfaces	Alex
8	25/09	HCI for building informatics	Robert
	26/09	GRADUATION - NO LECTURES
	27/09	No lecture - work on projects	No lecture
9	02/10	SYSTEMS WEEK -- No lectures
	03/10
	04/10
10	09/10	Project Presentations	Project Group 12, 4B, 6
	10/10	Mixed-Initiative Interaction	Jim
	11/10	Project Presentations	Project Group 8B, 1, 15
11	16/10	Project Presentations	Project Group 7, 4A, 8A
	17/10	Project Presentations	Project Group 9A, 3, 11
	18/10	Project Presentations	Project Group 9B, 10, 2
12	23/10	LABOUR DAY - no lecture
	24/10	No lecture
	25/10	Exam Review

Assessment

See the Assessment page

Handling illness or absence

If you must leave for family emergencies etc., PLEASE talk to the lecturer, or somehow get a message to the department. Very few problems are so urgent that we cannot be told quite quickly.

For problems affecting assignments, see the lecturer, as soon as reasonably possible.

For illness during exams (or other problems that affect exam performance) students MUST contact the University within one week of the last affected examination, to apply for an aegrotat pass (for illness) or compassionate pass (other problems). The one week limit is strictly enforced.

Refer to the University information about Aegrotat and Compassionate Considerations:

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/current-students/cs-academic-information/cs-examiation-information/cs-aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting his or her learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the world-wide web. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Please refer to http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/teaching-learning/honesty.

Expectations

The student charter describes expectations for both students and staff. Given the use of teamwork in this course it is important to respect the rights of other students in the course. Please note in particular:

4.1 Act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive.
4.4 Be familiar with course information made available to them and raise any queries in an appropriate manner with the academic staff member concerned.
4.5 Fulfil their responsibility to participate actively and positively in the educational environment including: preparing for and attending classes as required; participating in class discussions and other activities; maintaining steady progress within the course; and submitting required work on time.

We hope that you find the course enjoyable and engaging. If you have any concerns about the course structure, course assessment, or course delivery, please contact your student representative, or the course coordinator as soon as possible.