Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree of 120 credit points/180 credit points or equivalent of which least 40 credit points/60 credit points or equivalent in a computer science related subject.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide practical knowledge in how one applies theories from human-computer interaction in the process to develop prototypes and system that focuses on usability;

The student should be able to explain and apply the usability concept in specification -, design and evaluation work;

The student should be able to account for, categorise and compare different software engineering models and justify and defend its choices orally and in writing;

The student should be able to create their own software engineering models, roles and processes that support usability.

Content

Introduction to usability and user centred design.

Introduction to software engineering and software engineering processes.

Commercial software engineering processes and Rational Unified Process

Agile development

Analysis of the context of use

Requirement specifications and analysis

Use cases

Techniques for observation-interview, contextual design, prototyping and participatory design. Interaction Design from a process perspective

Evaluation methods and the use of a usability lab.

Specification of roles and processes for user centred system design.

Project management and project work

Instruction

Lectures, exercises, assignments and project

Assessment

Individual assignments

Group project work that is presented both orally and in writing

Optional take-home exam can give higher grades