Course syllabus adopted 2022-01-27 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMänniska - dator interaktion
- CodeDAT420
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKITE
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyComputer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering
- ThemeMTS 7.5 c
- DepartmentCOMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 52135
- Maximum participants120
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119 Written and oral assignments 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c | ||||||
| 0319 Project 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c |
In programmes
- MPBME - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPSOF - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- TIDAL - COMPUTER ENGINEERING - Common branch of study, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
- TKAUT - AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
- TKDAT - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
- TKITE - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, Year 2 (elective)
- TKITE - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
Examiner
- Pawe¿ W. Wo¿niak
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
The requirement to enter the course is to have successfully completed a 7.5 credits course in programming.Aim
The purpose of this course is to give students basic knowledge regarding methods for designing and evaluating user interfaces.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Knowledge and understanding- Describe stages of the design process
- Describe methods for development and evaluation of human-computer interaction
- Describe the similarities and differences of designing for different user groups
- Describe considerations for involving users in the design process
- Understand HCIs role in the software development process and in computer science and software engineering
Skills and abilities
- Create user interfaces specifically adapted for certain user groups
- Design with regards to users
- Modify design methods to fit the context and needs of users
- Investigate and describe needs and requirements for users
- Include ethical aspects in the design process and adapt the process to ethical demands
Judgement and approach
- Analyze designs taking into account the needs of users
- Make an informed evaluation of the ethical and societal impacts of a design
- Criticize designs and design processes with respect to the needs of users
Content
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive systems for human use and with the study of phenomena surrounding them. The main objective in the course is to learn about the human centered design process: understand the context of use and analysis, establish requirements, generate several design solutions and evaluate prototypes with respect to the user. The course consists of both theoretical and practical parts, where students will apply the different stages of a human centered design process, and relevant methodologies to design for users. Overall, the course will cover a broad area of HCI knowledge on designing interactive systems, different types of interfaces and interaction modalities.Organisation
The course is based on lectures, exercises, project, and individual take-home exams.The exercises and the project are conducted in groups.
Literature
Course literature to be announced the latest 8 weeks prior to the start of the course.Examination including compulsory elements
The examination consists of two moduls:- Individual take-home exam, 4.5 credits (3,4,5, fail)
- Project, 3 credits (pass / fail)
To pass the course, students must receive a passing grade in both modules. The grade for the entire course will be determined by the written exam.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.