Human-Technology Interaction, 50 cr
Type of the study module
Advanced Studies
Contact
Kaisa Väänänen
Learning Outcomes
| - | The student can apply different user interface styles and interaction techniques to different contexts of use and application domains, including mobile and ubiquitous computing. |
| - | The student can apply the findings of multidisciplinary research from both academic and professional sources. The student has basic skills in the research of HTI. |
| - | The student can design, implement and prototype interactive systems according to human-centered design principles and processes, taking into account the goals of good user experience. |
| - | The student knows the central methods and principles of research in HTI, including the principles based on psychology. |
| - | The student knows the central processes and methods of software engineering, and can apply user experience knowledge in software engineering processes. |
| - | The student understands the main theories and practices related to human-technology interaction (HTI). The student can take into account the user needs and characteristics of user experience of interactive systems. |
Content
Compulsory courses
Recommeded years of study are marked below from the MSc study phase point of view, i.e., 4 = 1st year of MSc study phase, 5 = 2nd year of MSc study phase. The compulsory course YHTTAY-40020 Usability Evaluation Methods is implemented at the city campus of Tampere University.
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| TIE-40107 Psychology in Human-Technology Interaction | 5 cr | IV |
| TIE-41206 Human-Centered Product Development | 5 cr | IV |
| TIE-41306 User Experience: Design and Evaluation | 5 cr | V |
| YHTTAY-40020 Usability Evaluation Methods | 5 cr | IV |
| Total | 20 cr |
Optional Compulsory Courses
Must be selected at least 10 credits of courses
| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| TIE-13106 Project Work on Pervasive Systems | 5-10 cr | 1 | V |
| TIE-41106 User Interface Design | 5 cr | 2 | IV |
| TST-01606 Demola Project Work | 5-10 cr | 1 | V |
| YHTTAY-40066 Methods in Human-Centered Design | 5 cr | 2 | IV |
1.
Select 1 courses.
TIE-13106 Project Work in Pervasive Systems and TST-01606 Demola Project Work are alternatives to each other.
2.
Select 1 courses.
Select 1 courses, If TIE-41106 User Interface Design is not included in BSc studies, it must be included here. If it is included already in BSc, then student should take YHTTAY-40066 Methods in Human-Centered Design.
Complementary Courses
Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 50 ETCS