Through this course students with a special interest within the field of human-computer interaction have the opportunity to conduct theoretical, empirical or design studies that can be specifically designed for the student to fit his/her interests.
Course contents and examination are individually defined for each student.
Teaching consists of individual supervision.
Students interested in taking the course should write a research proposal, A4 page (max) describing specific research interests in the area of HCI. The research proposal needs to at least specify a research question or a design problem or a specific methodology. Send the proposal to the person in charge of a course.
The course can only be offered if the department has sufficient resources and competence within the special interest area.
No instruction is given on this course.
IC2010 Advanced Individual Course in Human-Computer Interaction 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IC2010 (Autumn 2010–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to give course participants the opportunity to deepen studies in the research area of HCI.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 university credits (hp) in engineering or natural sciences and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English A.
Recommended prerequisites
IC2005 Methodology of Interaction Design or equivalent.
Equipment
Literature
Preliminary:
Carroll, J.M. (2002). HCI in the new millennium. Addison-Wesley.
Literature to be decided together with the supervisor.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL2 - Assignment, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Written essay.
The written essay can either report on an empirical study, a specific design process or present a literature review in a specific topic.
Research proposal & final essay.
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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Contact
Supplementary information
Indevidual course based on assignements
Could be given in English.
Flexibel start.