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1 Course Code Main field of study Course title INFC25 Informatics; Information Systems Human Computer Interaction, Analysis Higher education credits (hec) 7.5 Level Progression level Language of instruction Basic level G2F English This syllabus was approved by the board of the on , amended on , It is valid from the autumn semester of Course objectives and content The overall aim of the course is for the students to gain a solid general knowledge of how to evaluate and analyse different types of computer application. The course gives starting points for the design of computer applications and knowledge of values and judgements. Usability has become an increasingly important evaluation criterion for interactive computer systems. Good usability and a positive experience of an interactive computer system now provide a crucial competitive advantage. Human computer interaction is the study of the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computer systems. The purpose of the course is to give the participants a good insight into different methods for and approaches to design, methods and approaches in the evaluation of interfaces, tools, prototype methods and architectures for the implementation of interactive systems. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, students shall have achieved the following: Knowledge and understanding For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate knowledge about and understanding of K1 - different evaluation methods and conceptualisation methods 1(7)

2 K2 - different methods in relation to an artefact that is to be redesigned K3 - the term user K4 - ergonomic and psychological demands and requirements K5 - different media can be integrated into different types of computer application K6 - different interaction models can be used in different types of computer application. Skills and abilities For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate the ability to S1 - contribute to a system s usability based on analyses of users demands and needs S2 - explain system limitations within interaction design S3 - analyse and evaluate different types of computer application with the help of established methods. Judgement and approach For a pass on the course, students must demonstrate the ability to J1 - explain and evaluate the role of the designer in interaction-related processes J2 - evaluate the pros and cons of methods of interaction design and determine how the methods can provide a basis for the development of real-world solutions J3 - critically evaluate methods of analysis and design of interactive systems from a user-centred perspective. Course content The course covers central ideas within the area of human computer interaction, as well as theory and methods. The course also covers questions of methods that concern the planning and carrying out of studies in the context of construction/design of a program/system and the evaluation of such. During the course, the following topics are addressed: - user-centred design - perspectives on human computer interfaces - design of information systems and interaction - interaction models for different types of computer application - standards and guidelines for dialogue construction - reflection on system development trends - methods and techniques for analysis and evaluation. 2(7)

3 2 Grading scale At the grades are awarded in accordance with a criterionbased grading scale A-U. Students have to receive a grade of E or higher in order to pass a course. Grade Characteristic Points Criteria (% out of maximum) A Excellent A distinguished result that is excellent with regard to the following aspects theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought. B Very good A very good result with regard to the above mentioned aspects. C Good The result is of a good standard with regard to the above mentioned aspects and lives up to expectations. D Satisfactory The result is of a satisfactory standard with regard to the above mentioned aspects and lives up to expectations. E Sufficient The result satisfies the minimum requirements with regard to the above mentioned aspects, but not more. U Fail 0-49 The result does not meet the minimum requirements with regard to the above mentioned aspects. Grading rules Test grading a) For tests that are gradated and given a number of credits the grading scale A-U is used in accordance with the table above. Grading of tests where a question is missing or found incorrect: Irrespective of the sum total of the exam credits, this sum always equals 100 percent. If a question should be incorrect or missing, the teacher must re-calculate the grade intervals, still counting the remaining questions as 100 percent. Any decimals will be rounded off to whole numbers. b) For tests that are gradated but not given a number of credits the grading scale A-U is used. c) For tests that are not gradated the grading scale U-G (Fail or Pass) is used. Final course grading A final grade for the course will be awarded when all tests have been successfully completed. 3(7)

4 The grade calculation is based on the test grades A-E. Each letter is given a numerical value in accordance with the table below. Grade Value A 15 B 14 C 13 D 12 E 11 The test values are multiplied by the number of hec for each test and added together. The result is then divided by the total number of hec of the A-E tests, and any decimals will be rounded off to whole numbers. This final figure indicates the final grade in the table above. 3 Teaching and examination Teaching includes lectures, workshops, supervision and laboratory exercises. Examination comprises the following required tests: Required tests Individual alt. group work Higher education credits, hec Grades Written exam Individual 3 A-U Evaluation exercise Group 1.5 U-G Design exercise Group 3 A-U 7,5 An opportunity for retaking a test is provided a short time period after the regular examination opportunity. Academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, fabrication and falsification is considered a serious offence in higher education (see Chapter 8 of the Higher Education Ordinance). The disciplinary measures that may be taken as a result of such offences are caution or suspension for a limited period of time from the university (and all the faculties of the university). The relation between examination and learning outcomes: 4(7)

5 Test Written exam Evaluation exercise Design exercise Learning outcome K3 - the term user K4 - ergonomic and psychological demands and requirements K6 - different interaction models can be used in different types of computer application J1 - explain and evaluate the role of the designer in interaction-related processes K1 - different evaluation methods and conceptualisation methods S3 - analyse and evaluate different types of computer application with the help of established methods K2 - different methods in relation to an artefact that is to be redesigned K5 - different media can be integrated into different types of computer application S1 - contribute to a system s usability based on analyses of users demands and needs S2 - explain system limitations within interaction design J2 - evaluate the pros and cons of methods of interaction design and determine how the methods can provide a basis for the development of realworld solutions J3 - critically evaluate methods of analysis and design of interactive systems from a user-centred perspective 4 Specific admission requirements Completed courses INFA16 and INFB02 or the equivalent. English B. 5 Further information The Director of the Bachelor s Programme in Design of Information Systems has on decided that this course may be included in the programme. The course may not be credited towards a degree together with INFC14, INFX14 or equivalent courses. All corresponding tests on INFC14 and INFC25 may be credited between these courses. The following rules apply when a student formerly registered on INFX14 wants to complete the course: With three or less credits missing the student may complete on INFC14 according to the table below. Missing from INFX14: Written exam, 3 hp Evaluation exercise, 1.5 hp Design exercise, 3 hp May include from INFC14: Written exam, 3 hp Evaluation exercise, 1.5 hp Design exercise, 3 hp 5(7)

6 If more than three credits are missing from INFX14 the student will be registered on INFC25 and may transfer any credits from his studies on INFX14. 6 Amendments : General redactional changes : Change of literature. 7 Reading list Please see the appendix. 6(7)

7 READING LIST Human Computer Interaction: Analysis, 7.5 higher education credits Benyon, D. (2010): Designing Interactive Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to HCI and Interaction Design, 2 nd ed., Addison-Wesley, ISBN , 680 p. Compendium of articles.. 7(7)