FIT3063 Human-computer interaction - Semester 2, 2010

South Africa

Malaysia

Prerequisites

Prohibitions

Teaching approach

Knowledge and understanding objectives are achieved mainly through lectures and tutorial exercises. The attitudes and beliefs, practical skills, and relationships, communications and teamwork objectives are achieved mainly through laboratory exercises and assignment work.

Timetable information

For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/

Tutorial allocation

On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/

Unit Schedule

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Prescribed text(s) and readings

Rogers, Y, Sharp, H. & Preece, J. (2007) Beyond Human-Computer, 2nd edition, Wiley

The text book is available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.

Recommended text(s) and readings

Shneiderman, B. (2010) Designing the User Interface. Addison-Wesley.

Norman, Donald. (1998) The Design of Everyday Things, MIT Press.

Cooper, A., Reimann, R. & Cronin, D. (2007) About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Equipment and consumables required or provided

Students studying off-campus are required to have the minimum system configuration specified by the Faculty as a condition of accepting admission, and regular Internet access. On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook. You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.

Study resources

Study resources we will provide for your study are:

• Weekly detailed lecture notes outlining the learning objectives, discussion of the content and required readings;
• Weekly tutorial or laboratory tasks and exercises;
• Quizzes for revision of topics;
• Assignment specifications;
• This Unit Guide outlining the administrative information for the unit;
• The unit web site on this unit's Moodle site, where resources outlined above will be made available.

Overview

Faculty assessment policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

• 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
• 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
• an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

Assignment tasks

Assignment coversheets

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.

Assignment submission and preparation requirements will be detailed in each assignment specification. Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced. You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.

• Assignment task 1

  Title:

  Online discussion forums

  Description:

  Students are required to participate throughout the semester in online discussion forums that will be available through unit's Moodle site

  Weighting:

  5%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Active participation, evidence of wider reading and critical thinking.

  Number of postings, replies to postings, and spread of postings on discussion forums throughout the semester. 

  Due date:

  Ongoing throughout semester

• Assignment task 2

  Title:

  Class test

  Description:

  Students will be required to complete a practical exercise in one tutorial class which will require them to demonstrate their knowldege and skills in relation to concepts presented to that stage of the semester

  Weighting:

  5%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Satisfactory completion of the exercise.

  Due date:

  Week 6. Details to be advised

• Assignment task 3

  Title:

  Assignment 2

  Description:

  Students will be required to form groups to design and develop a high level prototype of an application (stage 1) and then evaluate a prototype developed by another group (stage 2).
  
  Students will present their work in during their tutorial in week 12.
  
  In these tasks students will demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles and theories covered through the semester. 

  Weighting:

  30%

  Criteria for assessment:

  20% for the design of the application and report of the process (Stage 1).

  10% for the evaluation and report (Stage 2).

  Due date:

  Stage 1 due in week 10 and Stage 2 due in week 12. Details to be advised.

  Remarks:

  Groups will be finalised by Week 6 of semester and all group members must belong to the same tutorial. Forming groups across tutorials will not be allowed.

Examination

• Weighting:

  60%

  Length:

  3 hours

  Type (open/closed book):

  Closed book

  Electronic devices allowed in the exam:

  None

Due dates and extensions

Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.

A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.

Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html

Late assignment

Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a penalty of 10% per day. Assignments received later than one week after the due date will not normally be accepted.
This policy is strict because comments and guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned. Note also that the first stage of the assignment must be submitted on the due date to be ready to be distributed to another group for evaluation.

Return dates

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.

Feedback

Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:

Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes

Graded assignments with comments

Test results and feedback

Quiz results