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FIT3063 Human Computer Interaction, Monash University
Australia
Judy Sheard
Judy.sheard@monash.edu
Knowledge Areas that contain topics and learning outcomes covered in the course
Knowledge Area
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) 16
Total Hours of Coverage
Where does the course fit in your curriculum
3 rd year of Business Information Systems, Computer Science and Information Technology Systems undergraduate
degrees.
It is compulsory in the Information Technology Systems degree for the following majors: Applications
development, Enterprise information management, Systems development.
The prerequisites are Systems development, Systems design and implementation.
Approx 100 students take the course in 1 st and 2 nd semester.
What is covered in the course
This unit provides a detailed understanding of the underpinning theories, principles and practices of interface design
for computer-based systems. It examines issues in the design of system interfaces from a number of perspectives:
user, programmer, designer. It explores the application of the relevant theories in practice. The unit will cover topics
such as methods and tools for developing effective user interfaces, evaluation methods such as the conduct of
usability and heuristic evaluations, design of appropriate interface elements including the design of menus and other
interaction styles. The unit also focuses on designing for a diverse range of users and environments.
Topics covered:
• Background and motivation for HCI
• Human factors
• Theoretical foundations: theories, models, principles, standards, guidelines
• Interface design elements
• Interface design: methods and principles
• Interface design: data gathering and task analysis
• Interaction styles
• Usability
• Accessibility
• Interaction devices
• Future of HCI
What is the format of the course
Face-to-face, 48 contact hours (24 hours lectures and 24hours tutorials). Students are expected to put in an additional
96 hours out of class
How are students assessed
1. Discussion forum
• Contributions to a discussion forum during the semester. Each student is expected to contribute 2
postings and comment on one other posting (5%)
2. Class Test (held in week 6 tutorial class (5%)
• in-class exercise – evaluation of a form according to Shneiderman’s principles
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