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TDT4180

Human–Computer Interaction

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Group report

About

About the course

Course content

Introduction to concepts, principles and practice for the design of user interfaces with high usability. Topics covered include tast analysis, interviewing techniques, scenario building, personas, iterative design methods, usability testing, mental and conceptual models, interface metaphors, gestalt principles for layout design, dialogue- and prototyping techniques. ISO standards for usability and user-centred design (ISO 9241-11 and ISO 9241-210).

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Introduction to important concepts, methods and techniques related to human-computer interaction and design of user interfaces. Skills: The student learns to master methods, techniques and tools for design of user interfaces with high usability. General competence: Experience with usability testing and prototyping.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises in groups and individual study time.

The course cannot be taken through distance learning. The mandatory exercises and the examination arrangement are group-based, and practical implementation requires that all group members can physically meet on campus.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Further on evaluation

Each group hands in a written report at the end of the term. The report is based on an extended usability test conducted by the group, followed by additional analyses and reflection.

The group grading is based on the written report. Individual grades can be given in special cases. Retake implies that all assignments need to be redone and a new report delivered.

Required previous knowledge

No prior knowledge required.

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIF8040 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Informatics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Computer Science