Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Module contents: In this module, students learn about basic principles of software and how different digital systems can be designed to create alternative forms of interactions between man and machine. Students will learn principles of object-oriented programming and how algorithms can be developed in order to design new forms of human-computer interaction.

Courses: In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:

• Programming III
• Digital Networks

Learning objectives

Knowledge

During this module students should acquire basic knowledge about

• real-time input/output streams used in programming interactive systems
• serial communication protocols used for inter-application communication, internetbased communications, etc.
• basic user interface design principles for realizing a software interface for humancomputer interaction
• data mapping strategies used in building interactive systems

Skills

During this module students should acquire sills in

• applying technical knowledge to develop and demonstrate the use of an interactive system
• analyzing use of the artefact
• synthesizing knowledge in written documentation

Competences

During this module students should acquire competencies in

• evaluating artefacts from a technical perspective
• identifying further learning needs in the area of programming interactive systems.

Type of instruction

Method of working: Individual or small groups

Exam

Exams