Human-Computer Interaction

Undergraduate

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Mode
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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
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

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 COMP1002 Problem Solving and Programming

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed UniSA INF1520

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Report – 10%
  • Design Project – 20%
  • Report – 20%
  • Report – 10%
  • Exam – 40%