Design and Evaluation of User Interfaces
2025/2026
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge gained in the project modules in the 1st semester.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
The module aims to give the student a general understanding of
processes for the design and evaluation of user interfaces. Overall
processes for implementing user-centred design are introduced as
well as general design principles for functional design for human
cognition when using IT systems. In addition, basic methods for
evaluating usability in graphical user interfaces are introduced,
including planning, implementation and data analysis
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must acquire knowledge of:
- fundamental concepts for human-machine interaction, including human cognition, usability and user experience
- basic user-centered design processes and methods for designing and evaluating user interfaces,
- principles of user interface design
Skills
The student must be able to:
- apply basic design principles and guidelines for functional design,
- carry out a user-centred process with a focus on functional and user-friendlydesign of user interfaces,
- explain basic theories within human-machine interaction,
- explain the activities of a user-centred process,
- explain the activities involved in evaluating a user interface
Competences
- design and argue for a functional design in a user-centred process,
- apply basic techniques and methods to evaluate user interfaces
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized according to the general teaching methods for the education, cf. §17
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Design and Evaluation of User Interfaces |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | Aids (if any) will be posted on the course page in MOODLE |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Design og evaluering af brugergrænseflader |
| Module code | DSNSWCB234 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Software) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
