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Last updated: 4 March 2022
Students undertaking a Bachelor Degree in the School of Engineering – SIT172 or SEP105 and a minimum of 16 credit points. Students undertaking a Bachelor Degree in the School of IT – a minimum of 12 SIT Course Grouped Units. Students undertaking a different course of study – a minimum of 24 credit points. For students enrolled in S752: Nil
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Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 2 hours of practical laboratories per week.
Online independent and collaborative learning including a 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. Students are required to attend and participate in practical laboratory activities at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus for the scheduled sessions during the trimester intensive activities as detailed in the unit site.
The unit introduces students to the principles and applications of virtual and augmented interfaces, as well as how to critically review the technology and propose new solutions. The unit will begin by introducing the principles of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and relevant modern technologies. The unit will then consider case studies of recent technological advances in virtual and augmented interfaces, and students will be required to critically review the introduction of these technologies. Finally students will work in teams to propose a solution to an existing problem and present their proposed solution in the form of a mock-up or prototype using an appropriate technological platform.
Demonstrate an understanding of human computer interaction and commonly employed technologies.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO6: Self-management
ULO2
Utilise appropriate information resources to investigate the dynamic field of virtual and augmented interfaces, and to critically review these technologies in being fit for purpose.
GLO2: CommunicationGLO3: Digital literacyGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solving
ULO3
Demonstrate a systematic approach and creativity to propose and prototype a new solution to an existing challenge in virtual and augmented interfaces.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO3: Digital literacyGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solvingGLO7: Teamwork
ULO4
Effectively communicate the rationale, logic,approach and benefits of the proposed solution.
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SER400 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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