Description
This module will introduce students to generic concepts of Human Factors in particular interaction between a user and computer systems and/or service, and how the interaction can be evaluated. Students will learn about interface design and the data gathering process, as well as exploring aspects of user experience, usability and accessibility.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with: the opportunity to evaluate and design in relation to the Human Factors of computing systems taking into consideration aspects of usability and accessibility.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Critically appraise Human Factors and User experience in relation to computer systems
- Apply state of the art techniques in assessing and creating Human Factor concepts in relation to interfaces within the context of computer systems.
- Design a Human Factors experiment to investigate human computer interaction in relation to a computer system and utilise processes for assessing usability and accessibility.
Indicative Content
1 Human Factors in computer systems
Human computer Interaction: design and evaluation of interfaces
2 Design Experiments
Creating and building small experiments that relate to aspects of Human Factors within computer systems such as web and mobile
3 Usability and Accessibility
Developing interfaces that are usable and accessible under consideration of a platform
4 User Experience
Definition and use within the context of Human Factors
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 0 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Supervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Unsupervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 30 |
| Independent | 120 |
Guidance Notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2025/6, and may be subject to change for future years.