Human-Machine Interfaces

Code:

CC3006

Acronym:

CC3006

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Computer Science

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:CC	27	Plano de estudos a partir de 2014	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:M	2	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	0	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162
MI:ERS	35	Plano Oficial desde ano letivo 2014	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This module will introduce basic concepts of interactive systems design and development, including not only theoretical concepts (usability, user centred design) but also practical ones (low fidelity prototyping via graphical user interface implementation).

Learning outcomes and competences

- Ability to study and model users and scenarios

- Ability to design, develop and evaluate low and medium-fidelity prototypes

Working method

Presencial

Program

Human Computer Interaction: introduction, history.

The human processor model: perception, attention, memory.

Fundamental concepts: design concepts, mental models.

Usability engineering: problem definition, development cycle, evaluation, prototyping.

GUI development: introduction to Java, introduction to AWT, events.

Mandatory literature

Norman Donald A.; The^ design of everyday things. ISBN: 0-262-64037-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theory Lectures (T): Scientific content presentation. Discussion of illustrative examples.

Practical Lectures (P): Demonstration of the contents taught in the theory lectures. Problem solving. Questions and coursework support.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	30,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Must submit final report and demo presentation and do the final exam.
-project report (6 points)
-prototype development and presentation (6 points)
-final exam (8 points)

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade based on 3 components:
-project report (6 points)
-prototype development and presentation (6 points)
-final exam (8 points)
Final grade is obtained by the sum of the 3 components