User Experience Design
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User Experience Design | BLM506 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Pınar ONAY DURDU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explore core concepts in human-computer interaction
2) Explore contemporary theories developed for accounting for HCI issues and user behaviour
3) Discuss on traditional and recent approaches in HCI
4) Apply theoretical constructs and conceptual frameworks in design of interactive systems
5) Pursue research-oriented semester projects
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Human Computer Interaction
Course Contents
Fundemantals of HCI, Interaction design, Ucer-centered design, user-experience design, visual design principles, rapid prototyping techniques, paper mockups, video prototypes,prototyping tools, experimental evaluation
Weekly Schedule
1) Foundations of HCI2) Principles of User Interface Design
3) Human sensing and cognition models
4) Interactive interface design and methodologies
5) Requirements Analysis
6) Prototyping - paper prototypes
7) Prototyping - video prototypes
8) MIDTERM
9) Prototyping -software prototypes
10) Heuristic evaluation
11) Visual design and information design
12) Experiment design
13) Experiment design – usability evaluation studies
14) Case Studies
15) Project presentations
16) FINAL
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required