User interfaces (3cr)

Code: KL04BT52020-3001

General information

Enrollment: 04.02.2017 - 29.04.2017; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 06.03.2017 - 06.05.2017; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

Teachers: Hilkka Niemelä

Course: KL04BT52020

Objective

Student knows how to design graphical user interfaces and how to analyze the usability of them. Student can utilize the style guides and general design patterns in user interface design.

Content

- user interface standards, design patterns and style guides
- usability
- Nielsen heuristics
- Norman design principles
- visual design princliples

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.