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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: SWE213
Course Name: Human Computer Interactions
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HALİS ALTUN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Halis ALTUN
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide an overview of user-centered design principles and tools that will help the students develop effective user interfaces.
Course Content: Basic principles of user interfaces, human capabilities and limitations; usability paradigms and principles, user and task analysis, design process, prototyping and evaluation, color and typography, new user interface technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Review the knowledge of basic terms and concepts for Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
2) Identify the human capabilities and limitations
3) Develop a user interface, a prototype and perform usability tests
4) Review new emerging user interface technologies such as accessibility, augmented reality and virtual reality

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is interaction design? .
2) Understanding and Conceptualizing interaction .
3) Cognitive Aspects .
4) Social Interaction and Design .
5) Emotional Interaction and design .
6) Interfaces and Design .
7) Interfaces and Design principles .
8) Data Gathering Techniques .
9) Data analysis, interpretation and presentation .
10) The process of interaction design .
11) User Centered Interface Evaluation Techniques .
12) Project Presentations .
13) Project Presentations .
14) Project Presentations .

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Preece, Rogers, Sharp, Interaction Design Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 2015, 4th edition, Wiley,
Serengül Smith Atakan, Human Computer Interaction, Thomson, 2006, ISBN: 1-84480-454-2
İnsan Bilgisayar Etkileşimi ve Kullanılabilirlik Mühendisliği: Teoriden Pratiğe, Kürşat Çağıltay. ODTÜ Yayıncılık, 2011
References:
Alan Dix, Janet Finlay, Gregory D. Abowd, Russell Beale, Human – Computer Interaction, Third Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering discipline-specific topics; the theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, the ability to use in complex engineering problems. 1
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. 1
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 1
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 2
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret the results of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6) Disiplin içi ve çok disiplinli takımlarda etkin biçimde çalışabilme becerisi; bireysel çalışma becerisi. 1
7) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. 2
8) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions and to receive.
9) Conformity to ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on standards used in engineering applications. 1
10) Information on practices in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; information on sustainable development. 2
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 3
12) Adequate skills in the analysis, design, verification, evaluation, implementation, implementation, and maintenance of software systems 1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Homework
Proje Hazırlama

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Grup Projesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 3 % 20
Project 2 % 40
Midterms 1 % 15
Final 15 % 15
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 85
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 15
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 3 2 6
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 78