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Human-Computer Interaction: Ali Harris (Fall 2020)

The document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in the Human-Computer Interaction lecture, including introducing the instructor and students, the course objectives and structure, policies and grading criteria. It defines human-computer interaction as the study of the interaction between people, computers and tasks. The lecture will cover current theory and practice in interface design and evaluation as well as research in the field. The course aims to help students understand user-centered design principles and evaluate the usability of interfaces.

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Human-Computer Interaction: Ali Harris (Fall 2020)

The document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in the Human-Computer Interaction lecture, including introducing the instructor and students, the course objectives and structure, policies and grading criteria. It defines human-computer interaction as the study of the interaction between people, computers and tasks. The lecture will cover current theory and practice in interface design and evaluation as well as research in the field. The course aims to help students understand user-centered design principles and evaluate the usability of interfaces.

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Human-Computer

Interaction
Ali Harris (Fall 2020)
Lecture # 1: Course Introduction
What will be covered today…

✓ Introducing Ourselves
✓ Course Introduction
✓ Course Pre-requisite
✓ Course Objectives
✓ Learning Outcomes
✓ Course Policies
✓ Grading Criteria
✓ Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
Your Instructor

Mr. Ali Harris (Lecturer)


 MS(CS) from ITU Lahore
 BS(CS) from GCU Lahore
 Email:
 ali.harris@umt.edu.pk
 Office:
 Office @ STD 401 (first Cabin on Right)
I need to know you as well…

 Start by Raising your hand!


 Your name and city?
 Your favorite subject studied?
 The most difficult subject for you so
far?
 Problems faced in Spring 2020 semester?
 What do you expect from this course!
Course Introduction

 “the study of the interaction between people, computers


and tasks” (Johnson)
 “a very difficult business. It combines two awkward
disciplines: psychology and computer science”
(Thimbleby)
 “The ideal designer of an interactive system would have
expertise in … psychology … cognitive science …
ergonomics … sociology … computer science …
engineering … business … graphic design … technical
writing … and so it goes on” (Dix et. al)
What is in this course?

 This course provides an introduction to and overview of


the field of Human-Computer Interaction. HCI is an
interdisciplinary field that integrates theories and
methodologies from computer science, psychology, design,
and many other areas.
 This course will span current theory and practice in
interface specification, design and evaluation, as well as
current and classic research in HCI.
 This course covers the principles of human-computer
interaction and the design and evaluation of user
interfaces.
Course Pre-requisites

 Programming Fundamentals

 Software Engineering

 Any Development Technology


Course Objectives

 Describe and apply user-centered design methods to


conduct formative and summative evaluations.
 Explain and apply core theories and models from the field
of HCI.
 Design and implement useful, usable, and engaging
graphical computer interfaces.
 Describe special considerations in designing user
interfaces for wellness.
 Discuss and critique research in the field of HCI.
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to:


 Explain context of HCI and different measures for
evaluation.
 Apply the principles of good design for people from the
perspective of age and disabilities.
 Analyze techniques for user centered design for a medium
sized software.
 Evaluate the usability of a medium size software user
interface.
Course Policies

 Students are allowed to join the class within 10 minutes from


the start.
 Use Zoom internal features to ask queries (raise hand etc.)
 Keep your video turned off and switch off the mics to avoid
disturbance during lecture.
 Zero tolerance policy on discipline of class during lectures!
 Assignments must be submitted on time, no late submissions
 In case of copied assignment both parties will be given zero!
 Projects, Presentation, Quizzes, Assignments, Class
participation are very important. Don’t miss them!
Grading Criteria

 The Course will be divided in the following modules:

MODULE WEIGHTAGE
Assignments 15%
Quizzes 5%
Class Participation 5%
Project/Presentation 10%
Mid Term 25%
Final Term 40%
TOTAL 100
Reference Books

 Human Computer Interaction by Alan Dixx, (3rd Edition)


 Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective
Human-Computer Interaction, Ben Shneiderman and
Catherine Plaisant, 6th Ed, Pearson Inc, 2016.
 Designing Interactive Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to
HCI, UX and Interaction Design, Benyon, D. 3rd Ed.,
Pearson. 2013
Questions till Now??
How do people interact with computer?
Who are “Users”

 People who will use a product or web site.


 As opposed to the “Designers”
 People who create the system or web site
 Designers ≠ Users
 You are the designer
 Have to make an effort to Know The User
What is a “USER-Interface”

 Everything the user encounters:


 Functionality
 Content
 Labels
 Presentation
 Layout
 Navigation
 Speed of response
 Documentation & Help
 There are three ‘use’ words that must all be true for a product to be successful; it must be:
 useful – accomplish what is required: play music, cook dinner, format a document;
 usable – do it easily and naturally, without danger of error, etc.;
 used – make people want to use it, be attractive, engaging, fun, etc.
The End!

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