Human Information-Processing and Interactive Technology (POISTUNUT), 5 ECTS

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TIEVS57 Human Information-Processing and Interactive Technology (POISTUNUT) 5 ECTS

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Degree Programme in Computer Sciences

Person in charge

Vuorovaikutteisen teknologian professori, tuntiopettaja

Preceding studies

Recommended:

TIEP2 Introduction to Interactive Technology

TIEA1 Introduction to User Interfaces

TIEVA36 Principles of Usability, User Experience and User Interfaces

Compulsory: 1) TIEP2 and TIEA1 or 2) TIEVA36.

Corresponding course units in the curriculum

School of Information Sciences
Curricula 2012 – 2015

TIEVS57 Human Information-Processing and Interactive Technology 5 ECTS

Belongs to following study modules

Learning outcomes

After taking the course student
- understands human cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and thinking
- knows how to design and evaluate user interfaces from the perspective of human cognitive processes
- understands the differences on how humans and computers process information.

The course focuses on the basics of human cognitive functioning. Topics include visual and auditory information processing, memory processes, and basic mechanisms related to thinking and problem solving. The emphasis will be on the applicability of the covered topics to interactive technology.