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851-0252-01L 3 Credits DS , DR D-GESS
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Human-Computer Interaction: Cognition and Usability

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christoph Hölscher, Dr. Leonel Aguilar Melgar, Dr. Benjamin Davison
Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET
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Abstract

This seminar will introduce key topics, theories and methodology in human-computer interaction (HCI) and usability, with a focus on applying them to real situations.

Objective

Presentations will cover the basics of human-computer interaction and selected topics: ● History of HCI ● Research ethics ● Literature reviews ● Participant-free methods: cognitive walkthrough and heuristic evaluation ● Card sorting and information architecture ● Usability studies ● Unmoderated research and diary studies ● Surveys ● User Logs and metric frameworks On a weekly basis, students will conduct authentic research in class covering the topics above. They will submit their in-class research results regularly and also present their findings to the class once per semester. The final project demonstrates class topic adoption by deeply exploring one HCI problem using the covered methods and tools. Students will choose a research topic and execute their research plan. They will individually write a formal report including problem definition, literature review, methodology, findings and discussion.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , DR
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
35

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Human-Computer Interaction: Cognition and Usability
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ML F 40)
2 h weekly

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