IMS5302

Human factors and usability ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: K Lynch

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis: This unit provides a detailed understanding of user interface design principles and practices for computer-based systems. The principles behind usability design application of theories, principles and guidelines for incorporating human factors in computer systems design is explored. The unit examines issues in system interface design from various perspectives and how to manage this during systems development . It explores contemporary issues in interface design, establishes principles for effective design, how to build usable systems and conducted usability testing. The application of human factors design in other environments such as virtual reality and mobile devices will be covered.

Assessment: Assignments (50%) Formal Supervised Assessment (50%)

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: 24 credit points of IMS 9000-level units, or equivalent; or 24 credit points of graduate level units in the Master of Information Management and Systems, Master of Information Management and Systems (Professional), Master of Information Technology, the Master of Business Systems, or equivalent; or an approved undergraduate degree in information systems (IS) or information management (IM) or equivalent.

Prohibitions: SYS3470, GCO3814, GCO5930, MMS5008