| ECTS Credits |
5 ECTS cr |
| Language of instruction |
Finnish/English
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| Timing |
Autumn semester, Period II |
| Learning outcomes |
Upon completing this course, students will possess:
- Knowledge of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) fundamentals
- Knowledge and practical experience of user-centric computer interface and usability evaluation techniques, such as questionnaires and interviewing
- Knowledge and experience of prototyping techniques (both paper-based as well as digital)
- Knowledge of how HCI can be incorporated in the software development process
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| Contents |
Fundamental knowledge of humans, and how that relates to computer systems and interfaces. Learning design in 2-3 different ways, and conducting evaluations of the designs. Evaluation constitutes data collection and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data. |
| Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face teaching (lectures), group work (labs). |
| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lectures (12 h), exercises (16 h), and practical work (105 h). The course is passed with approved classroom/reading package reflections, and an approved group-based practical work (several assignments). The implementation is doable fully in English. |
| Target group |
Computer Science and Engineering students and other Students of the University of Oulu. |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites |
While no specific courses are not required, elementary teamwork skills are required and the capability to provide documentation. |
| Recommended optional programme components |
All necessary material will be provided by the instructor. |
| Recommended or required reading |
No required reading. |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
The course completion relies on completed solo-work (reflections), and the numerical assessment is project-based. Students have to complete several individual exercises throughout the semester: ideating an application, designing various versions of its prototype, evaluating those prototypes, documenting the final application designs. Passing criteria: all stages of the project-based work must be completed, each receiving more than 50% of the available points. |
| Grading |
The course unit utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail. |
| Person responsible |
Associate Professor Simo Hosio |
| Working life cooperation |
If relevant, guest lectures may be organized (optional). |
| Other information |
Using Moodle as the teaching platform: target=_blank>https://moodle.oulu.fi/course/view.php?id=3245 |
