Human-Computer Interaction

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 2023
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Course ID
203284
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tim Chen
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the foundational research methods and measurement of human-computer interaction (HCI). It covers core concepts, principles, and methodologies, including user-centred design, usability evaluation, and interface prototyping. Students will learn how to apply these concepts to design effective user interfaces, enhance user experiences, and consider the ethical implications of design practices and products.

  • Intro, Understanding People 
  • User Research and Experiment Design
  • Theory of Interaction

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain core HCI concepts and human factors in system design and evaluation.
  • Apply HCI theories and models to analyze and inform system and interface design.
  • Design and implement interactive prototypes to demonstrate HCI principles.
  • Evaluate user research methods to select appropriate approaches for studying HCI.
  • Assess ethical, cultural, and societal issues in HCI

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed PSYC1001 Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 54702
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 75
Available
Available 75
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333
Class number
Class number 54701
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 75
Available
Available 75
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 208
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 208

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