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Core Module Information
Module title: Information Interaction
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSI08103
Module leader: David Brazier
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module has a focus on online Information Interactions between user, system, and content. From content perspective, students will explore the design and development of web space content design, the placement and use of information to convey messages and how Online Search Engines utilise and present this information. From a systems perspective the module will explore how developers of online systems can gain an understanding of search engine optimisation, web analytics and an introduction to information retrieval models to identify and evaluate best practices to this presentation of information and explore user?s information seeking behaviours to enhance user engagement, interaction, and experience.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of a range of core theories, concepts and principles of Information Interaction.

LO2: Apply relevant knowledge and skills in the evaluation of an online information system.

LO3: Demonstrate an awareness of the problems and issues across content, system and user information interactions.

LO4: Understand the principles of data and information literacy.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: David Brazier
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lecture style format that will discuss the key themes and topics of the module while engaging in class discussion, supplemented with case examples and the use of learning technologies to support engagement and learning.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops. These will take the form of group and individual activities working towards the development of suitable solutions to a chosen brief and the evaluation of the developed digital artefact.
Online Guided independent study 160 You will be provided with materials and resources to support ongoing independent study following up on topics explored during the taught periods
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words A group report outlining the work completed during the weekly practical sessions
Report 60 2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words Report outlining the critical evaluation of your developed digital artefact and reflection of the development of your data and information literacy.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CSI08103 Information Interaction
 

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