Human Computer Interaction

Course Code:

CET 463

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study and the practice of usability. It is about understanding and creating software and other technology that people will want to use, will be able to use, and will find effective when used. A human-computer interaction (interface) functions at the intersection of machines, people, information, and tasks. Growing emphasis within the computer science community has been placed on the development of these interfaces -an aspect of design loosely termed user friendliness. This emphasis becomes increasingly important as the number of computers in use by non-specialists in the home, workplace, schools, and libraries continues to rise. In fact, it is now generally recognized that the nature and quality of user interactions are considerations that should be integral in the design of software throughout the development process from its initial conceptualization.

Course Content:

Nature of Human-Computer Interaction Factors and Standards of HCI Process of Interaction and Information Process Models Information Processing Models and Human Brain User Centered Design Criterias and Human Perception

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Self Study, 5: Modeling

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework, D: Portfolio, E: Project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Describes the features of the software and interface evaluation.	1,2,3,6	1,2,3	A,C
2. Students will able to create and explain alternative interface examples.	1,2,3,6	2,4	C,D,E
3. Students will able to explain basic information about different topics such as menu and window structs.	1,2,3,6	1,2,3,4	C,D,E
4. Students will able to explain terms of interface design, usability test, usability and software engineering	1,2,3,6	1,2,3,4	C,D,E
5. Students will able to define strategies related with interaction process.	1,2,3,6	1,2,3,4	C, D, E
6. Students will able to explain the nature of Human-Computer Interaction.	1,2,3,6	1,2,3,4	C, D, E

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Nature of Human-Computer Interaction
2	Factors and Standards of HCI
3	Process of Interaction and Information Process Models
4	Information Processing Models and Human Brain
5	User Centered Design Criterias and Human Perception
6	Student Presentations, Application Examples, Software Engineering
7	Week of Midterm Exam
8	Web and Internet Examples / Cognitive Strategies
9	Interface Design and Computer Interfaces
10	Windowing Technics and Studies in The Field
11	Web Design Criterias and Usability Principles
12	Usability Test and Software Engineering Applications
13	Internet Schools and Web Based Applications: Task Analysis In The Interface Desig
14	ATM Examples and Task; Homepage Design; Software Examples: Military and Education

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Carroll,J.M.(2002) Human-Computer Interaction in the New Millennium, ACM Pres, New York NY.(Introduction and Part II& III) Johnson, J. (2007). GUI Bloopers 2.0: Common User Interface Design: Don’t and Do’s for Software Developers and Web Designers, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers- Academic Pres, San Diego, CA. Preecee, J. et al. (1994) Human-Ccomputer Interaction. Addison-Wesley (Chapter I & II) Shneiderman, B; Plaisant, C.. (2004). Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction, Addison-Wesley

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments	4 homework
Exams	1 mid-term, 1 final

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Quizzes	-	-
Assignment	4	30
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Know instructional technologies and materials and how to implement these in courses; take role in applications such as educational software, e-learning, distance education and support other people around in need.					X
2	Use process of design, planning, implementation and managing educational technologies efficient; design and prepare needed products, changes and updates examining these processes.					X
3	Organize suitable technology supported education environments taking individual, social, cultural differences of students into consideration and special interest and needs.				X
4	Have efficient usage skill for information and communication technologies within and out instruction process.		X
5	Design and develop technology supported instructional materials to fulfill instruction needs.		X
6	Can define needed software and input-output devices for set up optimum computer system.			X
7	Can plan, implement and manage learning-teaching process.	X
8	Can develop and implement projects with knowing the processes of project development.		X
9	Have information about computer software and hardware in level of teaching computer and information and communication technologies courses and supporting other teachers; use informatics and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).		X
10	Have enough knowledge, skill and competence about teaching profession.
11	Can use current information communication technologies (software-hardware) and integrate them to learning-teaching processes.
12	Have high level knowledge and can put in force learning teaching approaches, theories, strategies, methods and technics.	X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	9	1	9
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Assignments	4	4	16
Final examination	1	40	40
Total Work Load			116
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,64
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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