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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
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Course syllabus
Usability and Interaction Design
Usability and Interaction Design
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV1557
Main field of study: Computer Science
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2024-08-27
Approved: 2024-08-27
1. Descision
This course is established by Head of Department of Creative Technologies on Delegation from the Dean of the Faculty of Computing 2015-09-01. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2024-08-27 and applies from 2024-08-27.
2. Entry requirements
7.5 hp completed course in the subject area computer science
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the design of interaction systems to improve usability and support the user’s needs. The course focuses on methods and concepts for the assessment of usability and interaction design. Furthermore, the course provides an introduction to the field of HCI (human-computer-interaction) and different development methods.
3.2 Content
- The mental models of users (cognition, learning etc)
- Methods for needs analysis (e.g. GOMS, HTA, AT, heuristic evaluation)
- Principles for interaction design of graphic user interfaces and evaluation of usability
- Development methods
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
4.1. Knowledge and understanding
- account for basic concepts within usability and interaction design
- account for different development methods used in design and usability tests
4.2. Competence and skills
- conduct a project aiming to understand and highlight the needs of users
- design and evaluate different types of user interface
- justify and apply usability principles for different types of user interface
4.3. Judgement and approach
- understand and communicate (in speech and writing) usability and interaction design
5. Learning activities
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars providing the students with the theoretical foundations. Furthermore, the students complete a project in groups evaluating the usability of an existing interactive system. The theoretical component must be presented individually in a report. The project is to be presented in groups in a written report. Instructions for lectures, reading and assignments are available in the learning management system at BTH.
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2505 | Written report | 4 credits | AF |
| 2515 | Project[1] | 3.5 credits | GU |
[1] Determines the final grade for the course, which will only be issued when all components have been approved.
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
10. Additional information
This course replaces DV1467
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.