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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 (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR DERYA BIRANT

Offered to

Computer Engineering (English)

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	Introduction to visual systems
2	History and advantages of visual systems
3	Visual system components - I
4	Visual system components - II
5	Interactive system design techniques - I
6	Interactive system design techniques - II
7	System development environments
8	Design fundamentals - I
9	Design fundamentals - II
10	Visual system design processes - I
11	Visual system design processes - II
12	User interface analysis - I
13	User interface analysis - II
14	Design models

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

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	PRJ	PROJECT
3	FIN	FINAL EXAM
4	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.15 + PRJ * 0.35 + FIN * 0.50
5	RST	RESIT
6	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.15 + PRJ * 0.35 + RST * 0.50

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, project, and 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.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr. Derya BIRANT
Dokuz Eylul University
Department of Computer Engineering
Tinaztepe Campus
35390 Buca / IZMIR
e-mail: derya@cs.deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 10:00 - 12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	14	2	28
Tutorials	14	2	28
Preparation for midterm exam	1	16	16
Preparation for final exam	1	18	18
Project Preparation	1	36	36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	14	1	14
Final	1	2	2
Midterm	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.6	PO.7	PO.8
LO.1	3	2		4
LO.2	3	4	4	3			3
LO.3	3	4		4	2
LO.4	3			4	4	2

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Description of Individual Course Units

Offered By

Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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