Human-Computer Interaction (Level 11) (P00905)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : INF-P-HCI

The design and implementation of efficient, effective and user friendly computing systems depends upon understanding both the technology and its users. Only then can designers be confident that computer systems will be properly matched to the skills, knowledge and needs of their users. The study of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) seeks to combine perspectives and methods of enquiry drawn from disciplines such as Psychology and Sociology with the tools, techniques and technologies of Computer Science to create an approach to design which is both relevant and practical. This course is identical to the level 10 version except for the assessed coursework and additional learning outcome.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : For Informatics PG students only, or by special permission of the School. No specific pre-requisite knowledge is required, but a willingness to pursue an inter-disciplinary approach is essential.

? Prohibited combinations : Human-Computer Interaction (Level 10)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Computer Systems Organisation, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Other subject areas

Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2006	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre C, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate, in writing, knowledge of the issues and problems in HCI; demonstrate understanding of human behaviour by diagnosing problems in relations between work and technology; use design principles and methodologies in solving simple HCI problems; demonstrate awareness of current areas of research by locating and summarising examples of recent progress; exercise ability to solve problems of an open-ended nature, or to relate them to other such problems as covered in the course.

Confidence in handling different disciplinary perspectives on HCI and the ability to apply them to design problems.

Techniques for interface design and evaluation.

The ability to devise, plan and execute problem solving tasks and present findings in a clear and effective manner.

Solve problems of an open ended nature or relate them to other such problems as covered in the course.