Program Overview

University of Canterbury Programs

The University of Canterbury offers a wide range of programs for students.

Study Options

The university provides various study options, including:

• Qualifications
• Courses
• Academic study options
• Transition programmes
• Other study options
• UC Graduate School
• School & community outreach
• Library

Faculties

The university is composed of several faculties, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Law
• Science

Online Short Courses

The university offers online short courses, such as:

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Smart Cities
• Statistical Analysis in R
• Text Analytics with Python
• A Better Start to Reading
• Mental Health and Nutrition
• Sustainability: Energy Transition
• Bayesian Statistics Using R
• Organizational Psychology MicroMasters
• Teaching Computational Thinking
• Foundational Field Skills for Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Antarctica in a Changing Climate
• Field Volcanology and Hazards

Human-Robot Interaction Course

Course Description

The Human-Robot Interaction course is a free online course that explores how robots work, how to design one, and how robots manage emotions.

What You Will Learn

• The latest research information on Human-Robot Interaction and research methods in the subject area
• How robots work and how to design one
• The various forms of Human-Robot Interaction, including spatial, verbal, and non-verbal
• How robots manage emotions
• The practical applications of robots and their role in society

Course Details

• Instructor: Associate Professor Christoph Bartneck
• Price: Free (optional upgrade cost available to include graded assignments and completion certificate)