Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze the roles of user experience -related work in an organization.
Apply a suitable employee inquiry method in workplace setting.
Evaluate one s own approach to improving user experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 17.03.2021 - 05.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Marko Nieminen, Virpi Roto
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Virpi Roto
Contact information for the course (valid 09.08.2018-21.12.2112):
ARTS: Virpi Roto virpi.roto@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, Field research in teams, Individual study. The first part of the course is about studying user
experience work, and the second part about reflection of one's own professional approach.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Participation on all activities of the course
Completion of the field research and the reflective report
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
81 h
Lectures 4 h: User experience and human-centred design work in companies and other organizations,
Maturity models for organizational development in this area, Inquiry methods for work research
Team work 36 h: Field study in multidisciplinary teams, including planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting company visits and interviews
Team tutoring 2 h: Each team meets their tutor twice for 1 hour
Plenary sessions 6 h: Presentations of the team works, presentations of the individual career reflections
Individual work 20 h: Literature study, reflective report of personal mindset, skillset, toolset, and career
plans
Peer discussion 3 h: A group of students meets to discuss their professional approaches
Personal reflection 10 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture materials and readings as announced on MyCourses (or uschool.aalto.fi)
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is meant for students accepted to USchool. The course will run if there are at least 4 students.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
17.3. 14:15-16:00 Organizational UX maturity (Marko Nieminen)
24.3. 14:15-16:00 Company visit – meet a seasoned USchool alumni at work
31.3. 14:15-16:00 Field work planning (Virpi Roto)
28.4. 14:15-16:00 Final results presentation (HY hosts, all teachers present)
5.5. 14:15-16:00 Personal plan discussions with USchool teacher of your own school