Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Catalog 2013-2014

TIE-41106 User Interface Design, 5 cr

Person responsible

Tomi Haustola, Satu Jumisko-Pyykkö

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Excercises
Assignment



 
 6 h/per
 3 h/week
 3 h/per



 



 



 
TIE-41106 2013-01 Monday 10 - 12, TB111
Monday 10 - 12, S4

Requirements

Exam and assignment
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Learning Outcomes

After the course, the student can - explain the basic terms in the domain of user interface design and evaluation - give examples about different types of user interfaces, interaction types and interaction models - to apply usability heuristics and design guidelines to user interface design and evaluation - construct a plan for the graphical user interface in collaboration with group - explain the design rationale based on user’s requirement

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. 1. Design principles for user interface design and heuristics in evaluation.     
2. 2. Task analysis, user's requirements     
3. 3. Types of user interfaces, interaction types, and interaction models     
4. 4. Related standards, guidelines and principles for user interfaces     

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

The exam focuses on knowledge of the basic concepts and principles in user interface design and their applicability to design. The practical assignment evaluates applicability of the knowledge on user interface design.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Partial passing:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Book   Interaction Design, beyond human-computer interaction   Rogers, Y., Sharp, H., Preece, J.       Wiley, 2011, 3rd ed.   Yes    English  

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
TIE-04100 Basic course on user experience Mandatory    

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Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
TIE-41106 User Interface Design, 5 cr IHTE-2100 Introduction to User Interface Design, 3 cr  

More precise information per implementation

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TIE-41106 2013-01        

Last modified07.03.2013