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Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) MEng (Hons) - PSYC10431 Introduction to Cognition
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2.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
Understanding of the relationship between human cognition in the context of human/computer interaction.
Assesement : Examination
Assesement : Examination
2.1.2 Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
Modelling human behaviour (with respect to computer systems)
Assesement : Examination, Group coursework
Assesement : Examination, Group coursework
2.1.5 Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
Apply about models and theories of learning, attention, memory, and language in the context of human/computer interaction
Assesement : Examination
Assesement : Examination
2.3.2 Development of general transferable skills
Synthesise information; summarise theories and evidence; evaluate evidence; work in groups; present a clear and concise overview of a topic for a broad audience.
Assesement : Group coursework
Assesement : Group coursework
4.2.3 Principles of appropriate supporting engineering and scientific disciplines
Appreciate the importance of the study of cognition for the understanding of human behaviour with respect to computer systems. Describe, understand and think critically about models and theories of learning, attention, memory, and language (especially in light of recent empirical findings).
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Group coursework
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Group coursework