School of Computer Science BCS accreditation 2021 - 2026

Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) wIE MEng (Hons) - 4.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering principles

COMP13212 Data Science

The understanding of uncertainty in experimental measurements and sampled data, how uncertainty is quantified, how it propagated through computations, and how it affects the comparative evaluation between systems is covered. How to make statistically sound comparisons is covered.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

COMP15111 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture

Many computer engineering principles apply to this course.

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

BIOL10832 Excitable Cells

Develop an understanding of what excitable cells are and what makes them important. Key features of how excitable cells maintain and alter their ionic composition in relation to electrochemical gradients will become familiar.

Assesement : Individual coursework

PSYC10100 Research Methods

Understanding of research methods

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

PSYC11222 Brain and Behaviour

The effects of brain injury and the latest neuroimaging techniques can be used to explain the brain processes that underpin behaviour and cognition.

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

COMP23311 Software Engineering 1

Refactoring of software

Assesement : Examination, Group coursework

COMP28112 Distributed Systems

Addressed as design, implementation, testing, and evaluation of computer programmed solutions in the lab.

Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work

PSYC21112 Perception & Action

understanding of advanced perception and action research (with respect to the human actor and their relationship to computer-based systems)

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

PSYC21122 Cognitive Neuroscience

Critically evaluate empirical studies and scholarly reviews in cognitive neuroscience; Analyse and make critical judgements about theories and findings in cognitive neuroscience.

Assesement : Examination

PSYC21181 Cognition

Demonstrate an understanding of topics and debates in cognitive psychology; Appreciate the methods used in cognitive psychology re

Assesement : Examination

SOST20022 Essentials of Survey Design & Analysis

Provide an understanding of basic statistical methods and models for the analysis of quantitative social science data and their application in to HCI.

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

COMP30040 Third Year Project Laboratory

Such knowledge is required in a small number of projects

Assesement : Individual coursework

SOST30022 Advanced Social Network Analysis

An understanding of the empirical requirements and evidence needed for drawing con-clusions about complex social processes. A broad knowledge of fundamental concepts insocial network analysis, both theoretical and technical.

Assesement : Individual coursework