Module Details
Module Code: |
COMP C9010 |
Full Title:
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Human Computer Interaction
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Description: |
Students completing this module will have been presented with a challenging and thought provoking view of advanced interaction technologies, Human Factors (HF) and Human Information Processing (HIP) issues and discoveries. The central themes of user-centred design (UCD) and usability provide the core of what is considered. Topics are presented in an explorative and open-ended way. This is to encourage exploration and debate. Continuous assessment is oriented towards engaging group discussion, exchange of ideas and reference to User Interface (UI) design experience.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Articulate the rationale of HCI and its fundamental importance to interactive systems design and development and in particular, apply this to the core area of usability. |
MLO2 |
Demonstrate a mastery of the human factors and human performance principles that affect the design of modern GUI applications and information services. |
MLO3 |
Apply the processes, practices and techniques of user-centred design in complex and advanced end-user domains. |
MLO4 |
Research, discuss and present a topic relating to new or emerging interaction technologies and techniques and thus understand the broader framework affecting the contextualisation of human-computer interactions. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Development and Rational of HCI
* Scope, definition and history * Areas contributing to and issues addressed by HCI * Interaction framework and design contextualisation
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Human Factors and Human Performance in Interactive Systems Design
* Ergonomic Design * Cognitive Design and Human Information Processing * Capabilities and limitations of the human system: perception, memory, cognitive * Cognitive processes, cognitive load and human error * Design standards and guidelines
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Universal Design
* Principles of Universal Design * Design diversity and non-standard user needs * Accessibility, disability and aging * User-centred, user participative and users as co-designer
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Usability
* Usability definitions, standards and models * Usability principles and metrics * Usability evaluation methods and user experience (UX) testing
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Advanced Human-Computer Interaction Paradigms
* Multi-sensory and multi-modal interaction * Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) * Natural interaction * Smart environments, appliances, apps and devices * Wearable computing, biometrics and sensors
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Research areas with HCI
* Intelligent, learning and user-adaptive technologies * Brain interaction and body-sensing applications * Invasive and nano-technologies * Advanced location and context awareness * Socio-technical and ethical issues * Emotional Design * AI and pseudo-human robots
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
12.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
12.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Jennifer Preece, Helen Sharp, Yvonne Rogers. (2019), Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 5th. John Wiley & Sons, p.584, [ISBN: 1119547253].
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Prof David Benyon. (2019), Designing User Experience: A guide to HCI, UX and interaction design, 4th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292155515].
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Jonathan Lazar (Author), Jinjuan Heidi Feng (Contributor), Harry Hochheiser (Contributor). (2017), Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition. Morgan Kaufmann, [ISBN: 9780128053904].
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John D Lee (Author), Christopher D. Wickens (Author), Yili Liu (Author), Linda Ng Boyle (Author). (2017), Designing for People: An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering, 3rd edition. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, p.486, [ISBN: 1539808009].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Paul Cairns, Anna L. Cox. (2008), Research Methods for Human-Computer Interaction, 1st. Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 978-0521690317].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human
Interaction (TOCHI),
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Website, HCI & Usability,
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Website, Human Factors Interaction - Ensuring
usability and systems consistency
through software ergonomics, human
factors science and design artistry,
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Website, Universal Design (NDA Ireland),
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