COURSE UNIT TITLE

: VISUAL SYSTEMS DESIGN

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
CME 4430 VISUAL SYSTEMS DESIGN ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Computer Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR RECEP ALP KUT

Offered to

Computer Engineering

Course Objective

The student should be able to critically discuss an interaction design as a cultural object, be able to compare different user interfaces and know about principles of interaction design as a means for communication.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate knowledge of some theories of design of user interfaces, different interaction styles, interaction design patterns and their applicability
2   Skills be able to analyze a user interface from a communication perspective, to discuss a user interface from a historical perspective, to be able to select an appropriate interaction design pattern for a particular user interface situation
3   Values and attitudes demonstrate an awareness of the relation between interaction design and users expectations, reflect upon the possibilities and risks associated with different interface design solutions
4   Be able to discuss the nature of the design process and its relation to other phases of the software development process.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Essentials of designing interactive systems
2 Essentials of designing interactive systems
3 Essentials of designing interactive systems
4 Techniques for designing interactive systems
5 Techniques for designing interactive systems
6 Techniques for designing interactive systems
7 Midterm Exam
8 Contexts for designing interactive systems
9 Contexts for designing interactive systems
10 Contexts for designing interactive systems
11 Foundations of designing interactive systems
12 Foundations of designing interactive systems
13 Foundations of designing interactive systems

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s)/References/Materials:
Benyon, David, Designing interactive systems : a comprehensive guide to HCI and interaction design, 2nd ed.: Harlow, England ;a N.Y.: Addison Wesley, 2010

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures / Presentation
Laboratory exercises
Project/Assignments
Homeworks

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE*0.20+ASG *0.30+FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE*0.20+ASG *0.30+RST * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

In-semester studies will be evaluated with a midterm exam and a number of laboratory / homework activities.
The final exam will cover all course topics.

Assessment Criteria

The students are assed through the quality of their coursework and the results on a written exam, homework and project, laboratory exercises.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Participation is mandatory (%70 theoretical courses and 80% practices)
2. Every cheating attempt will be finalized with disciplinary action.
3. Instructor reserves the right to quizzes. Notes should be added to these examinations, midterm and final exam grades.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc.Prof.Dr.Adil ALPKOÇAK
Dokuz Eylul University Department of Computer Engineering Tinaztepe Campus 35160 BUCA/IZMIR
Tel: +90 (232) 301 74 08
e-mail: alpkocak@ceng.deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 15:00 - 17:00
Thursday 9:00 - 12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Preparing assignments 9 8 72
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.132
LO.254331
LO.352211
LO.442

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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