Lecturer: Mauro Mosconi  

Course name: Human Computer Interaction
Course code: 504709
Degree course: Computer Engeneering
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/05
The course relates to:
University credits: ECTS 6
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

Human-computer interaction is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them. This course includes both theoretical material and practical approaches to designing user interfaces. In the lectures, the two will be combined.

Course programme

Introduction to HCI

The human
Input-output channels, human memory, thinking: reasoning and problem solving

Accessibility techniques

The interaction
Models of interaction, ergonomics, interaction styles, elements of the WIMP-interface, interactivity

Paradigms for interaction

Interaction design basics
The process of design, user focus, navigation design, screen design and layout

Usability engineering

Design rules
Usability priciples, guidelines, standards, design patterns

Evaluation techniques, through expert analysis and through user participation

Course entry requirements

None

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 45
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Textbook: "Human-Computer Interaction" (3rd Edition). Prentice Hall. By A. Dix, J. E. Finlay, G. D. Abowd and R. Beale. ISBN: 0130461091 ISBN-13: 9780130461094

Testing and exams

Written exam (english|italian) at the end off the course: short “open” questions. Attending 75% of lessons: optional project (adds 1-3 points) Optional ten-minutes powerpoint presentations during the lessons (1 point)