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TDT4180

Human-Computer Interaction

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2016
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

Introduction to concepts, principles and practice for the design of user interfaces. Topics covered include tast analysis, field study techniques, scenario building, iterative design methods, usability testing, mental models, interface metaphors, gestalt principles for layout design, dialogue- and prototyping techniques. ISO standards for usability (ISO 9241 and ISO 13407). Implementation of window-based GUIs with object-oriented frameworks. Introduction to windowing systems.

Learning outcome

Introduction to important concepts, methods and techniques related to human-computer interaction and design of user interfaces. Knowledge and practical experience with implemetation of user interfaces in object-oriented frameworks.

Learning methods and activities

All students must participate in the compulsory development project - "Fellesprosjektet" - before the final exam. The project is a co-operation between TTM4100, TDT4140, TDT4180 and TDT4145. Students who do not take all these courses must participate in a proejct with a reduced requirements specification. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Required previous knowledge

TDT4100 Object-oriented Programming or similar.

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIF8040 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Informatics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Re-sit examination - Summer 2016

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2016-08-11 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2016

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2016-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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