Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Seminar

Module Offerings

7114COMP-JAN-CTY

Aims

To develop an understanding of Usability Engineering as a multi-disciplinary subject, with a special focus on interactivity and usability in computer systems and software development. To develop a user-focused approach to computer systems design. To develop an in-depth understanding of Usability Engineering as a multi-disciplinary subject, with a special focus on interactivity and usability in computer systems and software development. To introduce students to the latest research in HCI, and its application to new technologies.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop a systematic and critical approach to the design, development and evaluation of interactive systems
2.
Construct and critically appraise models of interaction
3.
Critically appraise evaluation methods
4.
Develop advanced problem solving skills for usability engineering problems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:What is Usability Engineering? Development Models for Usability Formal Modelling for Interaction design Requirements Engineering for Usability Approaches to Task Modelling Heuristic Evaluation and Inspection techniques Prototyping Interaction Devices and Interaction Styles End User Evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative approaches Experimental Design Accessibility and Special Needs Current advances in interaction engineering
Module Overview:
This module will give you a set of tools for the building of better interfaces. It aims to:
  • develop an understanding of Usability Engineering as a multi-disciplinary subject, with a special focus on interactivity and usability in computer systems and software development
  • develop a user-focused approach to computer systems design
Additional Information:Human Computer Interaction is the key to successful interactive systems development. It involves the bringing together of understandings of human abilities, and technical understanding of hardware and software technologies. This module aims to bring these different strands together to give the student a set of tools for the building of better interfaces. The group coursework is assessed by peer assessment.

Assessments

Technology

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