- Introduction to human computer interaction
- Usability, user experiences and availability
- Cognitive psychology for HCI
- Methods for field studies, observations and interviews
- Cognitive psychology for HCI
- Design methods and design methodology
- Interaction Design
- Evaluation methods for HCI
- User Centered Systems Design
- Digitisation of the society
DH1621 A quick introduction to Human-Computer Interaction 3.0 credits
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About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 HCIQ programme students
Target group
Only open for students admitted to TIMTM
Part of programme
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P1 (1.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
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Autumn 2024 HCIQ programme students
Application code
40019
Contact
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Autumn 2024 HCIQ programme students
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- account for and have knowledge of concepts, theories and methods in human-computer interaction (HCI)
- account for and use the basics of cognitive psychology for HCI
- plan, carry out and analyse the results of field studies
- use, discuss and problematise methods for and results of interaction design for HCI,
- use and reflect on evaluation methods for HCI
- understand, evaluate and argue for user-centered systems design
- discuss the effect of the digitisation on the individual's interaction with digital technology
- reflect on his or her learning
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Interaction Design by Jenny Preece et al.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Written assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in the seminars, that are compulsory
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex