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Program of Management Information Systems

YBS433

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

Course Code
YBS433
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the fundamental concepts of human-computer interaction.
  2. Understand technology design approaches.
  3. Plan, implement, and evaluate usability tests.
  4. Know the evaluation methods used in human and computer interaction.
  5. Understand the relationship between the field of human-computer interaction and other areas.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to design usable information systems by acquiring detailed knowledge in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course: fundamental concepts in human-computer interaction
2nd Week Historical development of human-computer interaction importance and philosophical dimension of human-computer interaction
3rd Week Cognitive structure of humans and information processing model, mental models
4th Week Psychology and human-computer interaction design
5th Week Accessibility
6th Week Design approaches
7th Week Usability, effectiveness, and efficiency
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Evaluation methods used in human-computer interaction: interface evaluation methods, usability testing
10th Week Evaluation methods used in human-computer interaction: interface evaluation methods, usability testing
11th Week Evaluation methods used in human-computer interaction: interface evaluation methods, usability testing
12th Week Human-computer interaction and ethics
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingÇağıltay, K. (2018). Teoriden pratiğe insan - bilgisayar etkileşimi ve kullanılabilirlik mühendisliği. Seçkin Yayınları.
Rızvanoğlu, K. (2009). Herkes için web: Evrensel kullanılabilirlik ve tasarım. Punto Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 1 10
Preparation for Final exam 13 3 39
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 13 2 26
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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