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ELEC-E7851 Computational User Interface Design (5 cr, Period II)
Computational interaction focuses on the use of algorithms and mathematical models to explain and enhance human-computer interaction. While there are numerous approaches to computational interaction, they all share a commitment to defining computational models of the nature and processes of interaction itself. These models can drive design and decision-making. Computational interaction draws from human factors engineering, cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning, information theory, design optimization, formal methods, and control theory.
Learning Objectives
The course offers a solid introduction to students who seek principled and yet actionable understanding of algorithmic HCI. The course introduces computational principles and core models of interaction for students with computational and engineering background. Students learn to formulate design and interaction problems and derive solutions by analysis, simulation, and optimization. Application areas cover the most widely used interfaces.
New in 2019
Two new lectures added: Information Theory and Deep Learning. In 2018, course contents were revised based on the book on Computational Interaction (Oxford University Press, 2018).Teachers
Prof. Antti Oulasvirta and guest lecturers: Dr. Sunjun Kim, Dr. Kashyap Todi, Dr. Jussi Jokinen, Dr. Niraj Dayama, Dr. Luis Leiva, PhD student Janin Koch
Teaching assistant: TBD
Contents
Lectures; Assignments solved with Python; Occasional (optional) assignments with Matlab; Assigned readings; Exam
Prerequisites
Mandatory programming language: Python. Assignments require familiarity with general concepts of computer science and mathematics, especially probability and linear algebra. We also recommend (but do not require) a previous course on HCI, such as CS-C3210 Human-Computer Interaction or ELEC-E7890 User Research or ELEC-D7010 Engineering for Humans.
Participation
All Master's and PhD level students at Aalto University who fulfil the minimum requirements are welcome. Students of the University of Helsinki are welcome join the course but are asked to contact the teacher in advance for the JOO contract.