EPN-V2

ACIT4920 Universal Design of Interactive Systems Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Universal Design of Interactive Systems
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    This course covers problems, terminologies and methods in Universal Design of ICT.

  • Required preliminary courses

    No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

  • Learning outcomes

    A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

    Knowledge

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • has specialized knowledge in different technologies and techniques relevant to universal design
    • has advanced knowledge of forums and channels in which research results within universal design are published

    Skills

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • can communicate ideas through concept sketches
    • can design cost-effective prototypes
    • can involve and communicate with users in the design process
    • can evaluate the prototypes using various forms of user testing with diverse users
    • can produce user manuals and product descriptions

    General competence

    On successful completion of this course the student

    • can communicate scientific problems, analysis and conclusions in universal design of ICT to both specialists and the general public
    • has practical experience with diverse user groups with a variety of needs for universal design

  • Teaching and learning methods

    This course is organized as a series of seminars where students present core concepts and topics in the literature. Guest lectures will be organized on chosen topics. Students work in groups under supervision.

  • Course requirements

    • Individual student presents two topics (20 minutes per presentation including Q&A) in class.

  • Assessment

    • Project examination in groups. The examination consists of one project report (4000-5000 words). This part of the examination counts 60% of the final grade
    • Individual oral examination (20 minutes for each candidate). The oral examination counts 40% of the final grade

    Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

    Each group may consist of up to three candidates. The oral examination cannot be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    For the oral exam, students will not have access to computers or other aids.

  • Grading scale

    For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

  • Examiners

    Two internal examiners will assess the reports and oral exam. External examiner is used periodically.