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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction and Theoretical Foundations : Introduction to HCI, Human, Interaction and Computer |
Chapter 1, 2 and 3: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
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Introduction and Theoretical Foundations : Software Life Cycle and HCI, Project Planning, Analysis, Design and Evaluation |
Chapter 1-3: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
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Interaction design basics |
Chapter 5: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
4) |
Design rules & usability |
Chapter 7: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
5) |
Design Process and Evaluation
Optimizing the User Experience
Accessibility
Hardware & Software |
Chapter 1-4: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.”
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6) |
The Homepage
Page Layout
Navigation
Scrolling and Paging
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Chapter 5-8: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
7) |
Headlines, Titles, and Labels
Links
Text Appearance
Lists
Screen-based Controls (Widgets)
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Chapter 9-13: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
8) |
Graphics, Images and Multimedia
Writing Web Content
Content Organization
Search
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Chapter 14-17: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
9) |
Ergonomics |
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10) |
Usability & Mobile Usability |
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11) |
Usability Testing Metrics and Methods |
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12) |
Usability Testing Metrics and Methods |
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13) |
Usability testing |
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14) |
Usability testing |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
“Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration. [http://www.usability.gov/pdfs/guidelines.html]”
“Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall. [http://www.hcibook.com/e3/] “
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References: |
Zaphiris, P. & Kurniawan, S. (2007). Human-Computer Interaction Research in Web Design and Evaluation. London: IDEA Group Pub. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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