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School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


FH50010 Human computer interaction

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002

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