Contact time will be split between lectures ( 1 per week) and supervised practicals ( 1 per week). Independent study will involve reading course notes prior to delivery and attempting exercises designed to demonstrate new theoretical topics.

Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving

Coursework 1 practical assignment including a report (100%) (Learning outcomes 1-3 and a-e)

Visual Basic development environment or equivalent

On-line help facilities

A ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 100%.

Introduction to a programming environment such as Visual Basic
Concepts of a GUI and window systems
Practical elements of writing user interfaces in Windows
Use of colour and its relationship to the human visual system
Principles of user interface design

1. Implement well designed user friendly systems
2. Select appropriate user interface components, colours and style
3. Appreciate the purpose of user interface design techniques

This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:

(a) An understanding of a specific body of knowledge and skills
(b) Think critically
(c) Think creatively
(d) Present written and oral arguments in a clear and cogent manner
(e) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of the time and resources available