User interfaces

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL04BT52020
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Niemelä, Hilkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
TITE-2013   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
TITE-2014   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
TITE-2015   1 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
TITE-2016   3 autumn   3.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Student knows how to design graphical user interfaces and how to analyze the usability of them. Student can utilize the style guides and general design patterns in user interface design.

Student's Workload

Scheduled studies 24 h, autonomous studies 24 h

Contents

- user interface standards, design patterns and style guides
- usability
- Nielsen heuristics
- Norman design principles
- visual design princliples

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture materials

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Exercises and/or exam

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