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Module Title	Human Computer Interaction
Module Code	HS1
School	Open Education
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Mr Seamus Fox	Office Number	D114
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is centred around Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and human-centred design of technology including: Human abilities and implications for HCI; Interaction Design;and Evaluating HCI.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate human-computer interfaces and human-computer interaction using research on human information processing.
2. Assess the impact of computer mediation on social processes
3. Explain, using examples, user-centred design.
4. Carry out usability assessment of interactive systems.
5. Explain ICT use and experience from socio-cultural and ecological perspectives.
6. Apply knowledge of social and organizational processes to the design and evaluation of ICTs.
7. Evaluate how ICTs mediate a variety of cultural practices (e.g. work, education, making and sustaining friendship, play).
8. Design a basic experimental and qualitative study.
9. Discuss relevant topics with classmates online.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	21	Face-to-face tutorials are held in DCU on Saturdays and Virtual Classroom tutorials on weekday evenings according to the timetable
Online activity	16	Interaction with tutor and fellow students
Independent Study	338	Reading, study, research and problem solving
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION (HS1)
HCI and Interaction Design / User Centred Design (UCD) – the big idea / Using library and web - references, plagiarism, value of sources, etc. / Design of everyday things / Designing for activity / Experience centred design / UCD process and principles / Understanding User Requirements / Perception and attention / Remembering / Mental models / Emotional and sense making / Social and communications / Professional writing - reports, essays, plagiarism, references etc. / Finding out About Users / User Experience / Collecting and Analysing data / Interfaces and Interaction, Interface languages / Natural/embodied interaction / Usability Evaluation / Quality assurance / Usability and experience / Writing a usability report

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Sharp, H., Rogers, Y. and Preece, J.,: 2007, Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction, 2nd Edition, Wiley, Chichester,
D. Norman: 2002, The design of everyday things, Basic Books, New York,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

CIT	Certificate in Information Technology
IS	BSc in Management of Info Tech/Info Syst
ISDIP	Diploma in Management of IT/IS
IT	BSc in Information Technology
ITDIP	Diploma in Information Technology
ITS	Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

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