Human-computer interaction
P Anderson
6 points * 4 hours per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance * Corequisites: GCO2817, GCO3811 * Prohibitions: CFR3232, SYS3084
On completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the issues involved in user interface design, be aware of the tools available for user interface development, and be able to design and implement a user interface to given specifications. Guides to user interface design: the role of human factors; interaction standards; style guides. Interaction styles: direct manipulation; hypermedia. Analysis and design of interfaces: software life cycle for interfaces; relationship to application development life cycle; importance of evaluation; task analysis. Behavioural modelling: behavioural representation; user action notation; task action grammar; lean cuisine. Constructional modelling: use of grammars; state transition networks and event response systems for dialogue specifications. User interface tools: toolkits; user interface management systems; SUIT. Useability specification: construction of a useability specification table; techniques for measuring useability. Evaluation in the development process: rapid prototyping; formative evaluation. Access to the university's computer systems via modem is compulsory for distance education students.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 50% * Other assessment modes: 50%
Prescribed texts
Hix D and Hartson H Developing user interfaces: Ensuring usability through product and process Wiley, 1993