Module Man-Machine-Communication, Computer Science (Bachelor) (ER 6)

Module summary
Module name Man-Machine-Communication
Internal number INFB3306
Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bröckl
Extent 4 ECTS points / 3 Contact hours
Semester 3rd Semester
Pre-requisites with regard to content Computer Science 1
Pre-requisites according to the examination regulations none
Competencies The main objective of the module is the ability of students to create effective, efficient and satisfactory end user interfaces. By means of periodic evening events they get basic understanding of association work, concretely the work of the Usability Professionals' Association (UPA).
Assessment Individual exams

Course Man-Machine-Communication Design
Internal number INFB3316	Type/mode Lecture
Lecturer Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bröckl	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 2/2	Assessment Written/verbal Exam 90 Min. (graded)
Content An MMC-task which is standard practice is designed starting from task analysis up to the paper prototype. This prototype is subject - possibly over several iterations - of a usability test until the specified quality targets are reached.
Recommended reading Script, eye-tracker and user monitoring space in the Usability Lab Textbooks: "GUI Design Essentials " von Susan Weinschenk, Pamela Jamar, Sarah C. Yeo, Verlag John Wiley & Sons, 1997, ISBN: 0471175498
Comments Supervised group work with presentation and discussion; test the usability of the prototype, prepare a test report with proposals for improvements.

Course Man-Machine-Communication Design
Internal number INFB3326	Type/mode Lecture
Lecturer Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bröckl	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 2/1	Assessment Homework 1 Semester (not graded)
Content An MMC-task which is standard practice is designed starting from task analysis up to the paper prototype. This prototype is subject - possibly over several iterations - of a usability test until the specified quality targets are reached.
Recommended reading Script, eye-tracker and user monitoring space in the Usability Lab Textbooks: "GUI Design Essentials " von Susan Weinschenk, Pamela Jamar, Sarah C. Yeo, Verlag John Wiley & Sons, 1997, ISBN: 0471175498
Comments Supervised group work with presentation and discussion; test the usability of the prototype, prepare a test report with proposals for improvements.