CS5041 Interactive Software and Hardware

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

The module is available to all students enrolled on the MSc in Human Computer Interaction Programme. A ballot for students on other MSc programmes and final year MSci students wishing to take the module may be necessary due to lab equipment constraints.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr L E Clarke

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Director of Postgraduate Teaching

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module develops prototype-building skills for a wide range of interactive technologies. Students learn how to create interactive hardware and software using technologies such as coding environments for creative visuals, tangible programming kits and microprocessor kits. There is a strong emphasis on practical assignments.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

UNDERGRADUATE - BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CS2002 AND (PASS CS2001 OR PASS CS2101)

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework Assignment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2.5 hr x 11 weeks lectures/seminar/tutorial/practical class.

Scheduled learning hours

28

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

122

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.