Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction: Designing for User Experience, 7.5 ECTS

About the course

The course examines trends in how people interact and communicate with and through computers and computerized devices. It takes a broad perspective and considers how both conceptual models and perceptual models are addressed in several current application areas. We will consider interaction and information navigation approaches, in the context of developments such as the use of 3D virtual space, multimodal information presentation, mobile and wearable devices, and shared information spaces.

Level of Education: Advanced

Required knowledge: Prerequisites for the course are 45 credits in Informatics, Computer Science or Cognitive Science, or equivalent, including at least one course (7.5 credits) in Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training –minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL – minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.