Computer Systems Architecture, HCI and Graphical Interfaces | Singapore University of Social Sciences

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Computer Systems Architecture, HCI and Graphical Interfaces (EAS419)

Applications Open: 01 April 2020

Applications Close: 31 May 2020

Next Available Intake: July 2020

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Science & Technology

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

Synopsis

The first part of the course covers issues related to the design of high-performance processing system architectures and how such architectures are used in the design of personal computers (PCs). In the second part of the course the underlying principles of human-computer interaction are introduced alongside the techniques used to evaluate graphical user interfaces quantitatively.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Computer Function and Interconnections
Computer Memory Systems and Input-Output (I/O) Devices
Operating System Support and Instruction Sets
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Interaction Models and Paradigms
Interaction Design and HCI Evaluation

Learning Outcome

State functions of computer memory systems and the various classes of processors.
Explain the principles of operation of pipelining and Pipelined Processors used in computer architecture design
Differentiate the roles and applications of the various typical parallel processors found in computer systems.
Explain in detail, the characteristics, properties and functions of connection networks in computer systems and explain the roles of task partitioning in computer I/O functions.
Use HCI design principles in the development of a conceptual user interface suitable for the aircraft cockpit layout of a large civilian aircraft.