Human Computer Interaction

Traditionally interaction with computer systems moved from text-based (e.g., terminals) to graphical user interfaces (GUI). These evolved to a wider range of platforms than just desktop computers, to include tablets, smart phones, and even robots. As technology systems (e.g., expert systems, recommender systems) increase in complexity, a standard graphical user interface (GUI) is often not sufficient to harness their power. Moreover, not all users are the same, and to design a system to interact well with a specific user group, taking them into account from the start is key.

This course will cover four aspects of HCI systems:

a) Identifying functional and non-functional requirements.

b) Design of interactive and adaptive systems.

c) Prototyping of these systems.

d) User-centered Evaluation of these systems.

Mandatory assessments:

• Group-work assessment (LO2-LO5) (4-6 people): 50% (w.3.9) (Based on written report)

• Exam (LO1): 50% (w. 3.10)

Students will need at least a 5 on group-work and exam, and average of both of at least 5.8 to complete the course.

Groups will peer-review contribution to group work on a number of aspects. In case of large deviations this will be used to adjust individual grades for the group work.

Formative assessments:

• TA's will be available during the labs for formative feedback. TA's are also available to record and resolve any issues with group dynamics.

Resit en Repair:

There will be a resit for the exam in Q4.

The written report can be resubmitted if the final grade is between 4.0 and 5.7. The repair grade will not exceed 6.0.

If students fail on the knock-out criteria of not having a user-centered controlled experiment, they are allowed to repair just this component of the report, and can receive max. a 6 for this component.

If Buddycheck isn't filled in at all before grades are released and students fail the group report based on this, the student can repair the group project via an additional oral interview, and can maximally receive a 6 for the repair.

In all repair situations, group members can decide if they want to join the repair attempt or not.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 29, sub 4)