National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E)

Front Lane Campus (FLC)

Program: BSCS/BSIT/ADP-SE Department: Computer science

Course Title: Human Computer Interaction Course Code: This one???
Pre-requisite(s): Software Engineering Credit Hours: 2+1

Instructor:
Contact Email: Contact Tel:

Course Description and Outcomes:

The theory and practices of Human-Computer Interfaces (HCI) from information systems angle are
discussed. Various industry and web HCIs designs will be evaluated from the user-centered
perspective utilizing information systems. Rapid prototyping and comparative evaluation of design are
essential parts of this course. In addition, users’ expectation of interface design, interaction and
usability components and user-centered HCI evaluation and development will be covered.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Explain context of HCI and different measures for evaluation.

2. Apply the principles of good design for people from the perspective of age and disabilities.
3. Analyze techniques for user centered design for a medium sized software.
4. Evaluate the usability of a medium size software user interface.

Recommended Books and Learning Materials:

 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
 About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David
Cronin, Christopher Noessel, 4th Ed, Wiley, 2014
 https://classroom.udacity.com/courses/ud400

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 Grading Criteria:
Assessment and Grading
Evaluation Score
Class Attendance 5%
Class Participation 5%
Quizzes 10%
Assignments 10%
Projects or presentations 10%
Mid-Term Exam 25%
Final-Term Exam 35%

Study Plan:

Week Topics Completed on

1 Introduction to HCI
2 Explore HCI
3 Introduction to Principles
4 Feedback cycle
5 Direct manipulation, human abilities
6 Design principle and heuristics
7 Mental model and representation
MID TERM EXAMINATION
8 Task analysis, Distributed cognition
9 Interface and politics, Conclusion to principles
10 Introduction to methods, Ethics and human research
11 Need-finding and requirement gathering
12 Design alternatives, prototyping, evaluation,
13 HCI and agile development,
14 Conclusion to methods, application
15 Related fields
16 Next step
17 FINAL TERM EXAMINATION
18 Submission of the Result by the Instructor to Controller Examination
Declaration of the Result by Controller Examination
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Registration of Next Semester

ASSESSMENTS

Quizzes
Teachers are recommended to take at least 5 quizzes in a semester. A quiz can be from 2-10 mins long
and should be solved on half of A4 size paper or a full page. Students should be serious and ethical
about attempting the quiz. Any student who fails to follow the quiz instructions provided during the
class should not be allowed to attempt the quiz.

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Assignments
Teachers are recommended to give at least 5 assignments during a semester. The assignment can be on
one full A4 size paper (the backside of the paper may be used if needed). All the assignments must be
plagiarism free. References should be provided from the sources used for data collection. Copied or
plagiarized assignment should result in 0 marks and repetition should be reported to HOSA causing the
student be given the grade F in the subject or the program.

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Project
Projects can be assigned individually or in groups to promote professionalism and team work.
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Presentations
It is recommended to give different topics (or cases) to each student / group for presentations.
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Attendance
Attendance can be graded according to the following criteria (Recommendations):
Attendance Student coming regularly and on time. Full marks can be 5 marks
awarded for up to 3 absence. Students should not miss more
than 6 lectures.
Class Constructive and healthy class participation 3 marks
Participation
Class Well prepared and organized for the lectures 2 marks
Preparation

STUDENT’S CONDUCT
 To come prepared for the next lecture and with constructive feedback.
 To be ready for any Assignment, quiz and discussions held by the class instructor.
 To enhance the knowledge base with the help of textbooks, reference books, assignments,
projects, presentations and quizzes.
 To develop skills and professionalism through fieldwork.
 To take full responsibility of his/her conduct, punctuality, honesty and dress code.
 To fully cooperate with the teacher in meeting the deadlines and completing the course
assessments on time.

INSTRUCTOR’S ROLE
 To help, encourage and motivate students for the development of basic skills of the course.
 To prepare students for the local as well as for the international markets.
 To make sure that each student has improved to some extent by the end of the course,
according to the course objective and has not plagiarized any of the assessments.
GOVERNING RULES
 Students are advised to go through the rules and regulations governing their class attendance,
display of college ID card, use of mobile phones, eating, smoking, roaming, general behavior
etc. on the campus. Any violation thereof is punishable under the relevant rules.
 Plagiarism / copying the work of someone else may result in grade F in the course.
 Teachers and students are advised to keep a check on the notification board to keep themselves
updated.

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Following documents are required to complete the Course File:

1. Course Outline (with Grading System)

2. Class Attendance

3. Five (5) Assignments (Highest and lowest scoring copy of each be attached)
Assignment Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Assignment 4 Assignment 5
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4. Five (5) Quizzes / Tests (Highest and lowest scoring copy of each be attached)
Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Quiz 5

5. Mid-Term Examination

Question Paper (Copy) Copy of one best and one worst performance

6. Final Term Examination

Question Paper (Copy) Copy of one best and one worst performance

7. Final Project / Presentations Details

8. Final Complete Result (signed)

Grading Criteria

Criteria 80% & Above 70% - 79% 60% - 69% 50% -59% Below 50%
Grades A B C D F

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