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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Human Sciences 1
Module Code	HS1
School	Oscail
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eamon Costello Semester 2: Eamon Costello Autumn: Eamon Costello
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is centred around Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and human-centred design of technology including: Human abilities and implications for HCI; Interaction Design;and Evaluating HCI.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate human-computer interfaces and human-computer interaction using research on human information processing.
2. Assess the impact of computer mediation on social processes
3. Explain, using examples, user-centred design.
4. Carry out usability assessment of interactive systems.
5. Explain ICT use and experience from socio-cultural and ecological perspectives.
6. Apply knowledge of social and organizational processes to the design and evaluation of ICTs.
7. Evaluate how ICTs mediate a variety of cultural practices (e.g. work, education, making and sustaining friendship, play).
8. Design a basic experimental and qualitative study.
9. Discuss relevant topics with classmates online.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning time	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION (HS1).
HCI and Interaction Design / User Centred Design (UCD) – the big idea / Using library and web - references, plagiarism, value of sources, etc. / Design of everyday things/ Designing for activity / Experience centred design / UCD process and principles / Understanding User Requirements / Perception and attention / Remembering / Mental models / Emotional and sense making / Social and communications / Professional writing - reports, essays, plagiarism, references etc. / Finding out About Users / User Experience / Collecting and Analysing data / Interfaces and Interaction, Interface languages / Natural/embodied interaction / Usability Evaluation / Quality assurance / Usability and experience / Writing a usability report.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Three assignments to be completed over the academic year	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Sharp, H., Rogers, Y. and Preece, J.,: 2007, Interaction design: Beyond human-computer interaction, 2nd Edition, Wiley, Chichester,
D. Norman: 2002, The design of everyday things, Basic Books, New York,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for HS1

Date of Last Revision

08-DEC-10

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