HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE

CSE5HCI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Human-computer Interaction (HCI) refers to the design and use of computer technology, focusing on the interfaces between users and computer systems. The aim of HCI is to develop user-friendly computer systems that are also functional. In this subject, you will be introduced to principles, techniques, and open areas of development in HCI. Main topics include ergonomic aspects, human perception, interface styles, interface design guidelines, usability testing, current commercial offerings, existing and evolving standards.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: CSE4OOF OR CSE4IP

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Human-Computer Interaction: An Empirical Research Perspective

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: I. Scott MacKenzie

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: 1 edition

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann

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Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Helen Sharp, Jennifer Preece, and Yvonne Rogers

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: 5th Edition

Publisher: Wiley

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse the importance of principles of human-computer interaction in relation to interface design
02. Develop user interfaces based on the user-centred design framework.
03. Design quantitative and qualitative tests to evaluate a given interface.
04. Use appropriate statistical methods to analyse and interpret experiment results.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

2 hour examination (2,000- words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Programming assignment (equivalent to 2500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Laboratory work (equivalent to 500 words)Students will be assessed on their ability to use tools, conduct testing and analyse results.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO2, SILO3, SILO4