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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Human Computer Interaction
Reference CM4110 Version 4
Created September 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved August 2017 SCQF Points 15
Amended April 2024 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical aspects of HCI required to support future technological developments in user oriented approaches and the practical skills currently required to develop interfaces to interactive computer systems.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critique the impact of human factors and the role of usability in the design of human system interaction and dialogue design.
2 Devise the application of concepts, principles and models of user-centred design methods to the design of interactive system interfaces.
3 Justify selection of appropriate evaluation techniques and undertake a usability evaluation.
4 Examine concepts, principles and models to evaluate the design for an interactive system.
5 Offer requirements and techniques for the design of interactive systems.

Indicative Module Content
Human factors, Usability and UX. User classes and characteristics. Task based design methods. User object based design methods. Dynamic models. Dialogue design. Cognitive modelling. Scenario based design. Usability evaluation and Experimental evaluation. Cyber security and HCI. Interaction design for augmented and virtual reality systems, hypermedia systems and visualisation systems. HCI and Big Data.

Module Delivery
Lectures and directed reading are used to deliver HCI principles and design methods. Labs and tutorials are used to develop design exercises and to develop applied formative and summative usability and UX evaluation skills with a strong focus on applied employability skills.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: A coursework which involves the creation of a report to design and evaluate a chosen topic, adhering to HCI standards and principles.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student needs to obtain an E in C1.
F The student needs to obtain an F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 RITTER, F.E. BAXTER G.D. AND CHURCHILL, E.F. (2014) Foundations for Designing User-Centred Systems: What System Designers need to know about People. Springer.
2 ROSSON, M-B., and CARROLL, J., 2002. Usability Engineering: Scenario-Based Development of Human-Computer Interaction. Morgan Kaufmann.
3 SAURO, J. AND LEWIS, J.R. (2016) Quantifying the User Experience; Practical Statistics for User Research Morgan Kaufman
4 BENYON, D., (2014) Designing Interactive Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to HCI, UX and Interaction Design. Pearson

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