Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CMPT 863 G100

Advanced Topics in Human-Computer Interaction (3)

Class Number: 6409

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2024
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Advanced topics in human-computer interaction (HCI) will be introduced for better understanding end users, solving a variety of problems in the design of technology, and inventing novel forms of interaction. Focus will be on current trends in HCI research, design of interactive systems, and user-centered evaluation techniques. Students with credit for CMPT 888 or CMPT 985 under the title "Special Topics in Human-Computer Interaction" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This seminar course introduces research topics in human-computer interaction (HCI). The course is designed to focus on a variety of topics, including interaction techniques, ubiquitous computing, context-aware computing, tangible interfaces, mobile interfaces, wearable interfaces, augmented reality, virtual reality, and digital fabrication but we will also cover other topics like rapid prototyping tools and analysis of HCI experiments. This course involves a mix of lectures given by professor and students with a major focus on the discussion of selected papers from ACM SIGCHI or ACM UIST Conference Proceedings.

*It is highly recommended that CMPT 363 be taken before CMPT 863*

Grading

NOTES:

Participation (20%)
Micro-reviews (15%)
Project (40%)

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.