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615-280 Computer Networks and Multimedia in Science and Technology | |
Note | This subject is regarded as a non-science subject for students enrolled in the single BSc and combined BSc courses. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Assoc. Professor M W Nott, Mr J Pearce |
Prerequisites | Basic familiarity with the use of multimedia and networking at a level described in 615-180 Multimedia Technologies in Mass Communication. |
Semester | 2 |
Contact | 24 lectures (2 per week), 36 hours of laboratory work, 12 hours of tutorials/seminar. Some of these contact hours will be offered as on-line interactions |
Subject Description | This subject deals with the advanced application of multimedia, networking and related technologies to learning, research, data acquisition, making simulations, publishing and communication in science. Digital text, sound, graphics, movies, Web documents and Internet communications strategies will be developed and used for the presentation of experimental results and lead into an exploration of the benefits that these technology offer in science. A feature of the subject will be project work through teams established over the Internet. Students will be required to form a critical evaluation of the way in which multimedia technologies and networking are changing science communication and practice. A project component of the subject will allow students to focus on a subject interest in science and investigate learning, communication, research and attitudes. Students will be expected to spend significant time "on-line" where subject outlines, discussion forums and exercises will be described. Computing facilities will be made available for this. |
Assessment | An electronic folio which will include material compiled during the subject. This will include a report on participation in electronic conferencing sessions. The assessment will take into account advanced skills developed in use of multimedia and networking technology, evidence of appropriate application of such technology for science communications and a critical appreciation of the issues involved in the impact of new communication strategies on science and technology communication and practice. Details of the weighting of the assessment components will be made known at the beginning of the subject. |
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