Course Catalogue

Human Computer Interaction Fundamentals (M) COMPSCI5125

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Computing Science
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

An introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, covering the tools and techniques required for designing and evaluating interactive technologies.

Timetable

Not known

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Exam: 75%

Redesign and Experiment: 10% (group)

Design Project: 15% (group)

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, principles, and paradigms of Human-Computer Interaction, alongside an understanding of user-centred design and evaluation approaches.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the key problems in designing effective interfaces, in relation to cognitive models, interactive technologies and usability;

2. Represent, reason about, and critique interaction designs;

3. Use formal, empirical and analytic techniques for evaluating interactive technologies;

4. Use a user-centred approach to understand users' needs and the underlying problem, and explore interactive design solutions.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions