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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

COMP3900 — Human Computer Interface Design and Evaluation

code: COMP3900
name: Human Computer Interface Design and Evaluation
unit value: 6
description: This course will provide an introduction to the field of Human Computer Interaction and will introduce students to behavioural research methods and techniques used in usability testing. The course will give students the essential theoretical background to approaches, methods and techniques followed by practical experience in conducting usability studies for interactive systems.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP3900
course learning outcomes:
  1. Appreciate the importance of the user interface in software development. Describe the key design principles for user interfaces.
  2. Classify the key aspects of human psychology which can determine user actions at and satisfaction of the interface.
  3. Develop and implement a process to gather requirements for, engage in iterative design of, and evaluate the usability of a user interface.
  4. Describe how user interface development can be integrated into an overall software development process.
  5. Demonstrate sufficient theory of human computer interaction, experimental methodology and inferential statistics to engage with the contemporary research literature in interface technology and design.
  6. Identify key design errors in simple interfaces and suggest alternative designs.
  7. Discuss ethical issues involved in testing user interfaces.
assessment:
  1. Assignment 1: Requirements and early concept design (25%)
  2. Assignment 2: Design and build early prototype (20%)
  3. Assignment 3: Design and run user evaluation (25%)
  4. Assignment 4: Learning reflection (30%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Appreciate the importance of the user interface in software development. Describe the key design principles for user interfaces.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Classify the key aspects of human psychology which can determine user actions at and satisfaction of the interface.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Develop and implement a process to gather requirements for, engage in iterative design of, and evaluate the usability of a user interface.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Describe how user interface development can be integrated into an overall software development process.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Demonstrate sufficient theory of human computer interaction, experimental methodology and inferential statistics to engage with the contemporary research literature in interface technology and design.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Identify key design errors in simple interfaces and suggest alternative designs.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Discuss ethical issues involved in testing user interfaces.
✓✓✓✓✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services