Entry requirements

120 credits with 60 credits in science/engineering including an introductory course in human-computer interaction. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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;

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

explain and apply the usability concept in specification -, design and evaluation work;

account for, categorise and compare different software engineering models and justify and defend its choices orally and in writing;

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

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.