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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

6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)

Course code: DV1601
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: English
Applies from: 2022-01-17
Approved: 2021-09-01

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2018-05-23. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2021-09-01 and applies from 2022-01-17.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires completed 6 credits in the area of Computer Science or Software Engineering.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge about interaction system design. The course covers different approaches and concepts in evaluation of usability and interaction design. Further, methods within the area of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) are introduced.

3.2 Content

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2205 Project assignment 4.0 credits AF
2215 Written report 2.0 credits AF

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