433-371 Interactive System Design

Credit may not be gained for both 433-371 Interactive System Design and 615-348 Human Computer Interaction (prior to 2001, 615-247).

433-252 Software Engineering Principles and Tools, 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures and 433-254 Software Design.

The objectives of this subject are for students to become familiar with a range of technical and human issues associated with the design and implementation of usable interactive systems; and to develop an understanding of the importance of user and system models in system design.

Topics covered will include user modelling, user centred design, user interface prototyping, usability evaluation, data visualisation, human perception, multi-modal interfaces, and environments for building multimedia applications.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

• openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom

• international awareness and openness to the world, based on understanding and appreciation of social and cultural diversity and respect for individual human rights and dignity

A multi-stage project during the semester, expected to take about 36 hours (25%); and a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (75%). To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall, 12.5/25 in project work and 37.5/75 in the written examination.