Human-Computer Interaction (Level 10) (VS1) (U02403)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : INF-4-HCI-V

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.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01972

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Year 3 of an Informatics Single or Combined Honours Degree, or equivalent by permission of the School. No specific pre-requisite knowledge is required, but a willingness to pursue an inter-disciplinary approach is essential. This course is only available to part-year visiting students who are only in Edinburgh for Semester 1.

? Prohibited combinations : Human-Computer Interaction (Level 11)

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 : 4th year

? 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
21/09/2007	15:00	15:50	Faculty Room North, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	15:00	15:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : M-F 0900-1700 as arranged.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- An appreciation of the issues and problems in HCI; understanding of human behaviour and the relationship between work and technology; design principles and methodologies; awareness of current areas of research.
- 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.