User interface

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL25AB55201
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Ristimäki, Niko
Teacher Team: Niemelä, Hilkka ; Ristimäki, Niko ; Tupamäki, Ismo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2016SAUT   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn how to evaluate different user interfaces and how to identify user groups. They will also learn how to design a user interface according to human-centred design processes and how to create a user interface using SCADA software.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Evaluating user interfaces, identifying users, designing user interfaces, visually designing user interfaces, cognition and SCADA software.

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture material, lecture demonsrations, assignments, product and programming manuals of various manufacturers.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Demonstrations
- Assignments
- Group work

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student can utilize learned skills in demanding projects.
Good (3-4): The student masters well principles of user interface design and evaluation.
Satisfactory (1-2): The student knows basics.

Assessment Methods

Exercises and an examination (100%)

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