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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
HTI.300
Usability Evaluation Methods, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Course code
HTI.300Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Päivi MajarantaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
- importance of usability evaluation in different stages of the of product development;
- introduction to different usability evaluation methods;
- influence of different types of user interfaces and user groups in the selection of the methods;
- ethical considerations in usability studies;
- heuristic evaluation;
- usability evaluation in the lab or remotely;
- making a test plan;
- conducting usability tests;
- analysing and reporting;
- team work skills.
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Recommended prerequisites
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Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Grade is based on group project and activity level in weekly exercises. At least half of the individual exercise assignments must be done, and all phases of the group work must be acceptably finished to pass the course. Active participation in learning events may give bonus points.
Participation in teaching
31.08.2021 – 10.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)