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

Skills and methods needed to lead R&D projects in the area of human-computer interaction. Project work and management skills. Critical inquiry. End-to-end user-centered design methods. Writing and presentation skills.

Credits: 5 - 10

Schedule: 09.01.2025 - 05.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Oulasvirta

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Selected papers and chapters on HCI research. Lectures. Final presentations. Independent research.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, supervision of project, independent research, final presentation.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact hours (includes class discussions led by the teacher and by students, guest speaker sessions, in-class workshops). Individual or team work outside the classroom. This course includes active participation in assignments and lectures and is not designed for part-time engagement. Teams might be assigned by the teacher.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Selected readings in HCI.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - V
    2025-2026 Spring III - V

    Registration:

    The maximum number of students is limited. Students are selected based on a questionnaire released in MyCourses prior to the start of the course. Top priority is given to students who have this course as compulsory in their major or minor. Second priority is given to students who have this course as optional. Follow the course's homepage in MyCourses for information on the questionnaire.