Course syllabus for Human - computer interaction

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Course syllabus adopted 2023-10-18 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMänniska - dator interaktion
  • CodeDAT610
  • 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 52148
  • Maximum participants120 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0123 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c4.5 c0 c0 c0 c
0223 Project 3 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c3 c0 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

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 phases in the design process
  • Describe methods for development and evaluation of human-computer interaction
  • Describe similarities and differences in design for different user groups
  • Describe considerations for involving users in the design process
  • Understand the role of HCI in the software development process and information technology
Skills and Abilities
  • Design interfaces for certain user groups
  • Adapt design methods to suit users' context and needs
  • Investigate and describe user needs and requirements
  • Include ethical issues in the design process and adapt the process for ethical needs
Judgement Ability and Approach
  • Analyze designs based on user needs
  • Make a well-founded evaluation of the ethical and societal consequences of a design
  • Critique design and design processes with respect to user needs

Content

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is a field which deals with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive systems and studying phenomena around them. The aim of the course is to allow students to experience the most important phases of user-centered design: understanding context of use, charting requirements, generating multiple design solutions and evaluating prototypes with users. The course consists of both theoretical and practical parts, and students learn about the different steps in the design process and relevant methods for designing for users. Overall, the course will cover a broad area of designing interactive systems, which includes different types of interfaces and interaction modalities. The course prepares students to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment with specialists in design and cognitive science.

Organisation

The course consists of lectures, exercises, a project and an exam.
The exercises and the project are carried out in groups.

Literature

Course literature to be announced the latest 8 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Examination including compulsory elements

The course is examined through two modules, namely: - Individual exam, 4.5 credits (U, 3,4,5) - Project, 3 credits (Pass, Fail) In order to be approved for the course, both modules must be approved. The grade for the entire course is determined by the 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.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-06-12: Examinator Examinator changed from Pawe¿ W. Wo¿niak (pawelw) to Sara Ljungblad (ljungbls) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]