Human Computer Interaction
Computer Engineering (MSc.)
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | BLM507 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Pınar ONAY DURDU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the fundemental concepts of human computer interaction
2) Apply user centered design principles for user interfaces
3) Develop reliable usability tests based on the theoretical information and principles
4) Use interactive system design processes in application domain
5) Apply usabilty evaluation approaches and methods
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | High | High | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NA
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on HCI; user interface, usability, usability engineering, interface evaluation strategies, user centered design
Weekly Schedule
1) Definition of HCI2) Definition of Interaction Design
3) Interaction and User Interface
4) User Interface and Usability
5) Usability and Usability Engineering
6) Usability and Usability Evaluation
7) Interaction between Human and Computer
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Midterm
10) Understanding Designers: Interaction Design Process
11) Integration of Usability into Software Lifecycle - 1: Requirements, Scenarios and User Stories
12) Integration of Usability into Software Lifecycle - 2: User-centered Design, Unified and Agile Processes
13) Integration of Usability into Software Lifecycle - 3: User-centered Design and User Interface Design Patterns
14) Ethics in the Design of Information Systems for Users
15) Sample Case Studies
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required