Course content

This course provides the opportunity to study an individually tailored topic in interaction design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at a high scientific level. Examples of HCI topics include, but are not limited to, systematic literature review, design of experiments, data collection methods, measuring the human (e.g. eye-tracking, electrodermal activity, cognitive workload), human-robot interaction, human-machine teaming, etc.

The course contents can be discussed in advance and will be within current research in interaction design. Preferably, the project will either be a research project, experiment, or an extended literature review that should result in a draft article that can be published. If you need an introduction to interaction design, you should take courses in human-computer interaction and user-centered design at the master’s level.

Learning outcome

Upon completing the course, the student:

Knowledge:

• has a deep knowledge of a chosen theme within interaction design. The knowledge should be related to the candidate's subject area and specialization.

Skills:

• has experience with discussion and formulation of a research project relevant to interaction design
• can select, read, understand, and write relevant literature.

General qualifications:

The candidate

• has experience with independently formulating and conducting a small research project and writing a scientific article.

Learning methods and activities

The learning activities are dependent on the number of course participants and their selected topic. Activities will include both the literature review, research activities, article writing, colloquium with the other students, and discussion with the supervisor and/or other relevant subject teachers. A presentation may eventually be required by agreement. The organization of the course is dependent on the number of students and will be discussed at the start of the project.

Required previous knowledge

The student must have completed courses in human-computer interaction or user-centered design at a master level.

Course materials

To be agreed at course start.