Computer Engineering MA, Human-Computer Interaction, 4.5 Credits
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Datateknik AV, Människa-dator interaktion, 4,5 hp
Computer Engineering MA, Human-Computer Interaction, 4.5 Credits
General data
- Code: DT028A
- Subject/Main field: Computer Engineering
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 4,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Department of Information Technology and Media
- Approved: 2010-05-03
- Version valid from: 2010-07-01
Aim
The course aims to provide the participants with knowledge of different methods and approaches to design and evaluate interactive information technology systems.
Course objectives
The student should after the course:
• have knowledge of basic concepts in human-computer interaction.
• have theoretical and practical knowledge of user-centered methods for evaluation of IT systems.
• be able to plan, implement and report a usability evaluation.
Content
The course covers key concepts in the field of human-computer interaction. Usability has become an increasingly important evaluation criterion for interactive IT systems. Good usability and a positively charged experience of an interactive IT systems is nowadays a crucial competitive tool. The course deals with methodological issues related to planning and execution of usability studies of interactive IT systems.
The course covers the following areas:
• user-centered design
• perspectives on human-computer interaction
• methods and techniques of analysis and evaluation of usability.
Entry requirements
Computer Engineering BA (A-C), 45 Credits, including course content development of graphical user interfaces.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course includes lectures, labs, own studies, and independent project work.
Examination form
3.5 hp S101: Seminars, project presentations
Grade: A, B, C, D, E, Fx, and F. A-E are passing grades, Fx and F are failing grades.
1.0 hp L101: Laboratory
Grade: Fail (F) or pass (P)
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
This course cannot be included in the same degree as the course with code DT022A.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Sharp, Helen, Rogers, Yvonne & Preece, Jenny
- Title: Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction
- Ort: Hoboken, NJ
- Edition: 2007
- Publisher: Wiley
Reference literature
- Author: Bibliotekets utbud
- Title: -