| 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 human cognition and perception, and how that relates to the design of 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 |
Distance teaching (fully online), using Moodle as the learning environment. |
| 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 the homework assignments that all must be passed to complete the course. 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 |
No prerequisites. Participants will need access to a computer to complete the design exercises. |
| Recommended optional programme components |
All necessary material will be provided by the instructors. |
| Recommended or required reading |
No required pre-reading. A reading package will be provided during the first lecture. |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
The course completion relies on a completed short reflection of the reading package contents (pass/fail). The numerical assessment is based on a multi-part design-oriented homework (individual) that consists of ideation, design, evaluation and documentation of an application interface. |
| Person responsible |
Associate Professor Simo Hosio |
| Working life cooperation |
Potential guest lectures from local industry. Depends on timing and how the course progresses. |
| Other information |
We use Moodle as the teaching platform. |
