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Master's Degree Programme in Human-Technology Interaction

Periods

Period I (3-Sep-2012 – 19-Oct-2012)
Period II (22-Oct-2012 – 14-Dec-2012)
Period III (7-Jan-2013 – 8-Mar-2013)
Period IV (11-Mar-2013 – 17-May-2013)

The degree requirements are on the 2012-2015 study guide

Student who have started their studies before Fall term 2012 also select their studies from this teaching schedule. If you are majoring in the Interactive Technology or User Interface Software Development programme and need to take HTI courses at TUT, please see separate SIS info page for UTA students.

Advanced courses in Computer Science can be found under the titles Master's Programme in Computer Science and Master's Degree Programme in Software Development.

See also Examination Dates.

There are some changes in the codes and names, you can see the changes at the moment on the Finnish "vastaavuudet" page.

Final grade in Interactive Technology (for degree certificate) can be asked from cs-studies@sis.uta.fi.

Advanced Studies in UTA

Exam on book "Text Entry Systems" will be in the electronic exam service.

Exam on book "HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks" can be taken on a general examination day. Contact the teacher to set the exam date, possible days can be found on Teaching schedule.

Detailed instructions are on the course web page.

Periods:
Language of instruction: English

Level: advanced and doctoral studies.

The lecturers are visiting experts. The topics vary yearly. Each lecturer typically gives a series of lectures (6-10 lectures) as a two-day intensive course.

To pass the course for 1 credit point (ECTS point), a student must

  • attend two instances of the lecture series (about 20 hours in total), and
  • write a brief (about one page) summary of each instance attended.

Lectures are scheduled on case-by-case basis. For information on upcoming lectures, see the course homepage.

Periods:
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note. the course is same as VTEKS108 Selected Topics in Human-Computer Interaction.


Period (3-Sep-2012 - 19-Oct-2012)
Advanced Studies in UTA [Period I]

The exam is on electronic exam service and instructions will be published on the course web page.

Periods: I
Language of instruction: English
Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
3-Sep-2012 – 19-Oct-2012
Periods: I
Language of instruction: English

Note, this course overlaps with two prior courses: VTEKS115 Introduction to Information Visualization (Johdatus tiedon visualisointiin) and the original Information Visualization (Tiedon visualisointi), and cannot be taken by the students who have taken either of the earlier courses.

Enrolment for University Studies

Registration closes Sept. 5th. See course web page for instructions.

Teaching
6-Sep-2012 –
Periods: I
Language of instruction: English

Starts in mid September, seminar presentations in period II.

Advanced studies.

Enrolment for University Studies

No registration is required.

Teaching
13-Sep-2012 – 10-Dec-2012
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English

Starts in mid September, seminar presentations in period II.

Advanced and postgraduate studies.

Enrolment for University Studies

Prior registration is not required. You will need to attend the first session to take the course.

Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

The requirements for passing the course include the following assignments and tasks: 

  • Written survey report of 10-15 pages with references on a topic of specific sensor technology and its application to gesture interaction
  • 45-minute presentation in one of the seminar sessions
  • Acting as a nominated opponent for two presentations
  • Active participation to the discussions and sessions
Enrolment for University Studies

Registrate to the seminar by sending email to poika.isokoski@uta.fi before first meeting.

Teaching
12-Sep-2012 – 17-May-2013
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Advanced Studies in TUT [Period I]

Description in TUT study guide 2012-2013.

Note. Organized by Tampere University of Technology. See instructions on SIS studies page (JOO-opiskelu)

Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

IHTE-3256 or IHTE-3250.

Same course as previous VTEKS121 Käyttäjäkokemuksen arviointi ja suunnittelu (TTY/IHTE)

Optional/Complementing studies, Intermediate level [Period I]

The course gives an overview of the fields of human-technology interaction and interaction design. It cannot be taken by students who have done the courses VTEKP2 Introduction to Interactive Technology (Johdatus vuorovaikutteiseen teknologiaan) and VTEKA15 Introduction to User Interfaces (Käyttöliittymien perusteet). 

This course will be in Moodle. The recommended time for taking this course is in Period I at the beginning of studies. Also available on period III.

Periods: I
Language of instruction: English
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note, only for Degree Programme Students of Computer Sciences and major subject students of Computer Science and Interactive Technology.

Period (22-Oct-2012 - 14-Dec-2012)
Advanced Studies in UTA [Period II]
Periods: II
Language of instruction: English

Starts in mid September, seminar presentations in period II.

Advanced studies.

Enrolment for University Studies

No registration is required.

Teaching
13-Sep-2012 – 10-Dec-2012
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English

Starts in mid September, seminar presentations in period II.

Advanced and postgraduate studies.

Enrolment for University Studies

Prior registration is not required. You will need to attend the first session to take the course.

Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

The requirements for passing the course include the following assignments and tasks: 

  • Written survey report of 10-15 pages with references on a topic of specific sensor technology and its application to gesture interaction
  • 45-minute presentation in one of the seminar sessions
  • Acting as a nominated opponent for two presentations
  • Active participation to the discussions and sessions
Enrolment for University Studies

Registrate to the seminar by sending email to poika.isokoski@uta.fi before first meeting.

Teaching
12-Sep-2012 – 17-May-2013
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English

Level: advanced and doctoral studies.

The lecturers are visiting experts. The topics vary yearly. Each lecturer typically gives a series of lectures (6-10 lectures) as a two-day intensive course.

To pass the course for 1 credit point (ECTS point), a student must

  • attend two instances of the lecture series (about 20 hours in total), and
  • write a brief (about one page) summary of each instance attended.

Lectures are scheduled on case-by-case basis. For information on upcoming lectures, see the course homepage.

Enrolment for University Studies

Email poika.isokoski@uta.fi (Subject: INFORTE ERHCI registration). Once we know how many seats are available, you will be informed whether you will fit in. The seats will be filled in the order that Isokoski has received the emails.

Teaching
3-Dec-2012 –
Periods: II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note. the course is same as VTEKS108 Selected Topics in Human-Computer Interaction.

Advanced Studies in TUT [Period II]

Description in TUT study guide 2012-2013.

Note. Organized by Tampere University of Technology. See instructions on SIS studies page (JOO-opiskelu)

Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

IHTE-3256 or IHTE-3250.

Same course as previous VTEKS121 Käyttäjäkokemuksen arviointi ja suunnittelu (TTY/IHTE)

Optional/Complementing studies, Intermediate level [Period II]
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note, only for Degree Programme Students of Computer Sciences and major subject students of Computer Science and Interactive Technology.

Period (7-Jan-2013 - 8-Mar-2013)
Advanced Studies in UTA [Period III]
Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
8-Jan-2013 – 1-Mar-2013
Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Enrolment for University Studies

Compulsory enrolment before 27.12.2012!

Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
8-Jan-2013 – 23-Jan-2013
Periods: III
Language of instruction: English

This course is overlaps with VTEKS101 Groupware.

Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
10-Jan-2013 – 13-May-2013
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Active participation in classroom work
Preparing and giving group presentations
Examination

Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
4-Feb-2013 – 29-May-2013
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Enrolment for University Studies

Registrate to the seminar by sending email to poika.isokoski@uta.fi before first meeting.

Teaching
12-Sep-2012 – 17-May-2013
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Advanced Studies in TUT [Period III]

Description in TUT study guide 2012-2013.

Note. Organized by Tampere University of Technology. See instructions on SIS studies page (JOO-opiskelu)

Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

IHTE-3106 or IHTE-3100.

Same course as previous VTEKS120 Käyttäjäkeskeinen tuotekehitys (TTY/IHTE).

Desctiption in TUT study guide 2012-2013.

Note. Organized by Tampere University of Technology. See instructions on SIS studies page (JOO-opiskelu).

Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

IHTE-7306 or IHTE-7302.

Same as previous VTEKS122 Monikulttuurinen suunnittelu (TTY/IHTE)

Optional/Complementing studies, Intermediate level [Period III]

The course will include 2-3 meetings, where the lecturer will give the advices on how to conduct a heuristic evaluation and a usability study. You need to attend these meetings. You will be assigned to do 8 small homeworks and also study some topics yourself (material will be provided by the teacher).

The meetings and homeworks will happen during January and February. The biggest part of the course will be the project work done in groups. In the project work, you conduct a heuristic evaluation, plan, pilot  and eventually run, analyze and report the usability study. An advisor will guide your group during the project work. The project work starts in January and ends in May.

Enrolment for University Studies

Enrol by 7th January 2013

Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English

The course gives an overview of the fields of human-technology interaction and interaction design. It cannot be taken by students who have done the courses VTEKP2 Introduction to Interactive Technology (Johdatus vuorovaikutteiseen teknologiaan) and VTEKA15 Introduction to User Interfaces (Käyttöliittymien perusteet). 

This course will be in Moodle. The recommended time for taking this course is in Period I at the beginning of studies. Also available on period III.

Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note, only for Degree Programme Students of Computer Sciences and major subject students of Computer Science and Interactive Technology.

Period (11-Mar-2013 - 17-May-2013)
Advanced Studies in UTA [Period IV]

This course is overlaps with VTEKS101 Groupware.

Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
10-Jan-2013 – 13-May-2013
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Active participation in classroom work
Preparing and giving group presentations
Examination

Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
4-Feb-2013 – 29-May-2013
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Enrolment for University Studies

Registrate to the seminar by sending email to poika.isokoski@uta.fi before first meeting.

Teaching
12-Sep-2012 – 17-May-2013
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Advanced Studies in TUT [Period IV]

Description in TUT study guide 2012-2013.

Note. Organized by Tampere University of Technology. See instructions on SIS studies page (JOO-opiskelu)

Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

IHTE-3106 or IHTE-3100.

Same course as previous VTEKS120 Käyttäjäkeskeinen tuotekehitys (TTY/IHTE).

Optional/Complementing studies, Intermediate level [Period IV]

The course will include 2-3 meetings, where the lecturer will give the advices on how to conduct a heuristic evaluation and a usability study. You need to attend these meetings. You will be assigned to do 8 small homeworks and also study some topics yourself (material will be provided by the teacher).

The meetings and homeworks will happen during January and February. The biggest part of the course will be the project work done in groups. In the project work, you conduct a heuristic evaluation, plan, pilot  and eventually run, analyze and report the usability study. An advisor will guide your group during the project work. The project work starts in January and ends in May.

Enrolment for University Studies

Enrol by 7th January 2013

Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Periods: I II III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Note, only for Degree Programme Students of Computer Sciences and major subject students of Computer Science and Interactive Technology.