Human-Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation Methods
Syllabus, Master's level, 2IV134
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 2IV134
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Human-Computer Interaction A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 8 April 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Informatics and Media
General provisions
The course is given in the Master's programme in human computer interaction as well as as a freestanding course. The language of instruction is English.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish degree of at least 180 credits (i.e. three years of full-time studies) containing IT-related course modules comprising the equivalent of at least 30 credits total. All applicants need to verify English language proficiency. This is normally attested by an internationally recognised test as TOEFL or IELTS.
Learning outcomes
The aim is that the student should acquire knowledge of common methods in usability evaluation and their scientific foundations. On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- account for commonly occurring methods for usability evaluation
- choose appropriate method during different circumstances
- show knowledge in ethical guidelines for studies that concern people
Competence and skills
- independently be able to carry out and analyse an experimental usability evaluation
- communicate results of a usability evaluation
- carry out a heuristic evaluation
Judgement and approach
- be able to reflect on possibilities and risks associated with the choice of evaluation methods
- show knowledge of the rights of participating test persons and protection of privacy
Content
Expert-based, rule-based, questionnaire-based and experimental evaluation methods. Field studies. Documentation of usability evaluations.
Instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, group assignment as well as supervision.
Assessment
The students are assessed through their performance in seminars, the quality of their coursework and the results on a written exam.