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HL50010: Human computer interaction

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take HL50001 and take HL50002
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:

* Introduce aspects of human-computer interaction in healthcare
* Identify HCI aspects of user requirements and systematic processes for their analysis
* Introduce an HCI evaluation approach.
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Define and discuss the significance of human-computer interaction
* Evaluate usability and define user interface requirements using a systematic approach
* Demonstrate understanding of user system requirements and techniques for ensuring user participation in system design.

Content:
HCI theory and methods for:
* User requirements analysis
* User interface design
* Usability evaluation.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL50010 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • THHL-ADM13 : MSc Healthcare Informatics (Distance Learning)
  • THHL-ADL11 : PG Dip Healthcare Informatics (Distance Learning)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.