Human Computer Interaction syllabus
2019 PATTERN. This is the 2019 pattern syllabus, the latest SPPU has published on its site for Third Year Information Technology. A 2024 pattern syllabus for this year has not been published there yet, so confirm with your college which pattern applies to you.
314444 · Third Year Information Technology, SPPU 2019 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.
Unit-wise syllabus
Introduction
6 hoursWhat is HCI?, Disciplines involved in HCI, Why HCI study is important? The psychology of everyday things Donald A. Norman, Principles of HCI, User-centered Design. Measurable Human factors.
Interaction
6 hoursInput-output channels, Human memory, Human emotions, Individual differences, Psychology. Ergonomics, Human errors, Models of interaction, Paradigms of Interactions, Interaction styles, Interactivity, Context of interaction, User experience. TE (Information Technology) Syllabus (2019 Course) 18 Curriculum for Third Year of Information Technology (2019 Course), Savitribai Phule Pune University
HCI Models and Theories
6 hoursUser Profiles, categorization of users, Goal and task hierarchy model, Linguistic model, Physical and device models, GOMS, Norman’s 7 stage model, Cognitive architectures, Hierarchical task analysis (HTA), Uses of task analysis, Diagrammatic dialog design notations.
Design Process
6 hoursDesign Rules : Principles that support usability, Design standards, Design Guidelines, What is interaction design?, The software design process, User focus, Scenarios, Navigation Design, Screen Design, Prototyping techniques, Wire-Framing, Understanding the UI Layer and Its Execution Framework, Model- View-Controller(MVC) Framework
HCI Guidelines and Evaluation Techniques
6 hoursUsing toolkits, User interface management system (UIMS), Goals of evaluation, Categorization of Evaluation techniques, Choosing an Evaluation Method. DECIDE, Heuristic Evaluation, cognitive walk through, Usability testing
Future Trends
6 hoursUbiquitous Computing, Design thinking, Finding things on web, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Challenges in designing interfaces for smart homes, smart devices, handheld devices, smart wrist watch, Future of HCI
Marks and credits
| Head | Marks | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Sem (mid-semester exam) | 30 | 3 |
| End-semester exam | 70 |
Prerequisite: 1. Problem Solving and Object Oriented Technologies.
Course outcomes
- CO1Explain importance of HCI study and principles of user-centered design (UCD) approach.
- CO2Develop understanding of human factors in HCI design.
- CO3Develop understanding of models, paradigms, and context of interactions.
- CO4Design effective user-interfaces following a structured and organized UCD process.
- CO5Evaluate usability of a user-interface design.
- CO6Apply cognitive models for predicting human-computer-interactions.
Books
Text books
- Alan Dix (2008). Human Computer Interaction. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-81-317-1703-5.
- Ben Shneiderman; Catherine Plaisant; Maxine Cohen; Steven Jacobs (29 August 2013).
- Designing The User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction. Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 978-1-292-03701-1.
Reference books
- Gerard Jounghyun Kim (20 March 2015). Human–Computer Interaction: Fundamentals and Practice.CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4822-3390-2.
- Donald A. Norman (2013). The Design of Everyday Things Basic Books. ISBN 978-0-465-07299-6.
- Jeff Johnson (17 December 2013). Designing with the Mind in Mind: Simple Guide to Understanding User Interface Design Guidelines. Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-12-411556-9.
- Alan Cooper; Robert Reimann; David Cronin; Christopher Noessel (13 August 2014). About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-118-76658-3.
- Alan Cooper (1 January 1999). The Inmates are running the Asylum, Sam’s. ISBN 978-0-672-31649-4.
- John M. Carroll (21 May 2003). HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks: Toward a MultidisciplinaryScience. Morgan Kaufmann. ISBN 978-0-08-049141-7.
- Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin, Christopher Noessel, About Face: The Essentials of Interface Design, Wiley India, ISBN: 9788126559718,4th Ed
- Rogers, Sharp, Preece, Interaction Design: Beyond Human Computer Interaction, Wiley India, ISBN:11. 9788126544912,3ed
- Wilbert O. Galitz, The Essential Guide to user Interface Design, Wiley India, ISBN: 9788126502806 E- Books / E- Learning References:
FAQ
How many units are in Human Computer Interaction?
Human Computer Interaction (314444) has 6 units: Unit I Introduction (6 h); Unit II Interaction (6 h); Unit III HCI Models and Theories (6 h); Unit IV Design Process (6 h); Unit V HCI Guidelines and Evaluation Techniques (6 h); Unit VI Future Trends (6 h).
What is the marks scheme for Human Computer Interaction?
The official Information Technology 2019 pattern syllabus lists mid-semester (Mid-Sem) for 30 marks and the end-semester exam for 70 marks, for 3 credits.
What should I know before Human Computer Interaction?
Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: 1. Problem Solving and Object Oriented Technologies.