Selected Topics in HCI

2024/2025

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The student must gain knowledge in selected topics within human-computer interaction (HCI) in theory or practice. Topics may include but are not limited to:

  • concepts, methods and techniques within selected topics in interaction design
  • concepts, methods and techniques within selected topics in usability evaluation or user experience

Skills

  • be able to accurately and in-depth explain issues, theory, methods, results and conclusions within HCI
  • be able to apply theories and methods to solve a specific problem
  • critically relate to theories and methods within HCI

Competences

  • be able to use the concepts, techniques and methods to understand a given problem and to design and / or evaluate a specific system

Type of instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. § 17.

Extent and expected workload

It is expected that the student uses 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examSelected Topics in HCI
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Contact: The Study board for Computer Science at cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854

Facts about the module

Danish titleUdvalgte emner inden for HCI
Module codeDSNCSITK118
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (IT)
Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design