COMP 428 Human-Computer InteractionMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code COMP 428
Course Title in English Human-Computer Interaction
Course Title in Turkish İnsan-Bilgisayar Etkileşimi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: None Lab: 2 Other: None
Estimated Student Workload 157 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand the principles and characteristics of human-computer interaction, such as direct manipulation, usability affordances, and interaction design heuristics; the workflow for designing and evaluating user-centered designs, from need-finding to prototyping to evaluation; the current state of research and development in human-computer interaction, such as augmented reality, wearable devices, and robotics.
Course Description This course is an introductory course on human-computer interaction. It does not presuppose any earlier knowledge of human-computer interaction, computer science, or psychology. The class covers three broad categories of topics within human-computer interaction: (a) the principles and characteristics of the interaction between humans and computers; (b) the techniques for designing and evaluating user-centered systems; and (c) current areas of cutting-edge research and development in human-computer interaction.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders insan-bilgisayar etkileşimi üzerine bir giriş dersidir. İnsan-bilgisayar etkileşimi, bilgisayar bilimi veya psikoloji ile ilgili daha önceki herhangi bir bilgiyi varsaymaz. Ders, insan-bilgisayar etkileşimi içerisinde üç geniş kategorideki konuyu kapsar: (a) insanlar ve bilgisayarlar arasındaki etkileşimin ilkeleri ve özellikleri; (b) kullanıcı merkezli sistemleri tasarlamak ve değerlendirmek için kullanılan teknikleri; (c) insan-bilgisayar etkileşiminde günümüzdeki en ileri araştırma ve geliştirme alanları.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) explain and discuss the main issues related to human-computer interaction context;
2) design user interfaces and experiences grounded in known principles of usability and human-computer interaction,
3) iteratively prototype, evaluate, and improve user-centered designs with user feedback,
4) apply those skills to open or new areas of development in human-computer interaction.
5) acknowledge and elaborate on the ethical and professional issues with required background knowledge;
6) perform effectively and efficiently in a project team;
7) acquire and apply new knowledge from the given resources.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. S Exam
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. S Exam
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. H Exam
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. N
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. N
Prepared by and Date TUNA ÇAKAR , December 2018
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUNA ÇAKAR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction & Usability of Interactive Systems (1.1)
2) Universal Usability (1.2) & Exploring HCI (1.3)
3) Principles (2.1)
4) Feedback Cycles (2.2)
5) Direct Manipulation (2.3) & Human Abilities (2.4)
6) Design Principles & Heuristics (2.5)
7) Mental Models & Representations (2.6)
8) Task Analysis (2.7)
9) Distributed Cognition (2.8) & Interfaces & Politics (2.9 )
10) Methods (3.1), Ethics, & Human Reearch (3.2)
11) Needfinding (3.3) & Design Alternatives (3.4)
12) Prototyping (3.5) & Evaluation (3.6)
13) Applications: Technology (4.1), Ideas (4.2), & Domains (4.3)
14) Related Fields & Next Steps (5.2 & 5.3)
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsDix A. et al., Human-Computer Interaction. Harlow, England: Prentice Hall, 2004, ISBN-10: 0130461091. Shneiderman, B., & Plaisant, C. Designing the User Interface. Pearson Publishing, 2013.
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom. Students work individually for assignments.
Homework and ProjectsAssignments & Project
Laboratory WorkLaboratory study
Computer UseRequired
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 20
Quiz(zes) 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Project 1 % 15
Midterm(s) 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 20
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration cakart@mef.edu.tr
0 212 395 37 45
Instructor’s office: 5th floor Phone number: 0 212 395 37 50 Office hours: After the lecture hours. E-mail address: cakart@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: No attendance required. Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 4 84
Project 1 10 20 30
Homework Assignments 5 2 3 25
Final Examination 1 15 3 18
Total Workload 157
Total Workload/25 6.3
ECTS 6