IMIT 31033

>< Title : Human Factors in Information Technology
>< Type/Status : Elective Course
>< Teaching and learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to introduce ergonomics / human factors engineering concepts and to illustrate the relevance of user characteristics to the process of systems analysis, design and implementation.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to describe and explain the use of different ergonomic and human factors in computer and computer interface design.
>< Course Content:

A general model of computer users: physiological aspects, eye & vision, cognitive psychology, memory, learning, knowledge representation. Interface parameters: interaction devices, screen design, communication and dialogue design testing & evaluation: paradigms for systems design, user centered design, review of task analysis methods, review of evaluation purposes and methods, Organisational aspects: managing change.

>< Methodology:
The course will be delivered in a combination of lectures, supervised hands on practical and group work.
>< Scheme of Evaluation:
End-of- semester examination and continuous assessment.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Jennifer Preece, Yvonne Rogers, Helen Sharp, “Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction”, 2002, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2. Alan J. Dix, Janet E. Finlay,Gregory D. Abowd, Russell Beale, “Human-Computer Interaction”, 2nd Edition,1998, Prentice Hall.
3. Ben Shneiderman, “Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction”, 3rd Edition, 1998, Addison Wesley Higher Education.

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