HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

About this Course

Course Description

This course provide students with a sound understanding of HCI discipline in both theoretical and practical perspectives centred within interactive technology system which include software, hardware, mobile devices, robotic and other interfaces with which the system defines and/or responds to the users’ behavior. The goal of this course is to help students able to design a usable artefact and evaluate for its usability.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Demonstrate practical skills in carrying out HCI assessments ( P5 )
2 ) Display ethics and professionalism skills during group project on HCI. ( A5 )
3 ) Demonstrate an understanding on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) fundamental concept and design principles. ( C3 )

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

Overview to the field of HCI
Human abilities
Mental models

History of HCI
Interaction styles
Evolution of HCI

User needs and wants
Types of user requirements
Requirements gathering methods
Requirement documentation

Know thy user
Context of user
Design tools
Implications of bad design

Types of prototype
Prototyping tools
Prototyping essentials

Purpose of evaluation
Evaluation methods
Choosing the right evaluation techniques

User experience
Ethical considerations
Future trends in HCI

Our Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA DR FARIZA HANIS ABDUL RAZAK

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. EMMA NURAIHAN BINTI MIOR IBRAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. ROGAYAH BINTI ABDUL MAJID

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

ROMIZA BINTI MD NOR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

FAUZI BIN MOHD SAMAN

Course Instructor

JAMALIAH BT TASLIM

Course Instructor

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multi-disciplinary study that focuses on human in the design and development of computing technologies including web, mobile, wearable, embedded and everyday technology

A2 : The knowledge of HCI helps designers design a system or technology, not only for usability and safety but also for a great user experience.

A3 : Students who are involved in the design and development of IT solutions such as IT and CS students, are strongly encouraged to learn HCI.