ACIT4930 Interaction Styles and Technologies for Accessibility Course description

This course covers the state of the art of in technology and research methods within human-computer interaction and available computer systems.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

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:

• advanced knowledge of multimodal user interfaces
• advanced knowledge of input and output technologies

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student can:

• analyse problems and issues in interactions related to context, such as accessibility in public spaces, mobility problems, and the user's affective state
• use knowledge of interaction technology to address new problems in universal design of ICT
• independently use appropriate methods of user centred interaction design and evaluation; both heuristic and automatic, in an independent manner
• analyse and critically deal with the results from relevant research literature, apply these to structure and formulate scientific arguments, and assess the suitability of published results on new problems and issues
• carry out independent, limited research or development projects under supervision and in accordance with applicable ethical standards
• present scientific work orally
• debate and conduct scientific discussions

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student can:

• apply knowledge and skills in interaction technology on new problems and issues for carrying out advanced facilitation tasks and projects
• communicate scientific problems, analysis and conclusions in the field to both specialists and the general public
• contribute to original thinking and innovation processes

- This course is organized as a series of lectures and seminars where students present and discuss with opponents research articles that cover core concepts and topics in the literature.

- Students work alone or in groups on two projects under supervision.

The following coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Two oral presentations of research articles.
• Participation in the discussion of at least two research article presentations.

The students will learn the theory underlying the analysis and design of machines. They will learn how to use a calculation tool for the analysis and design of 2D and 3D mechanical systems.

None.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• knows the theory underlying the analysis and design of machines
• has insight into and can apply the finite element method

Skills

The student is capable of

• using a 3D modelling tool to design a load-bearing frame structure
• using a calculation program to perform structural analysis and design calculations
• modelling a mechanical system with 2D and 3D models with the help of FEM software
• performing strength calculations and calculations of serviceability limit state, as well as simple troubleshooting, using FEM software
• preparing reports for the presentation of analysis results

Gereral competence

The student is capable of

• designing and performing a structural analysis of a load-bearing frame structure
• building models and performing calculations using a modern 3D design tool
• cooperating and communicating with others in a project group, and documenting the group’s work

Lectures, exercise assignments and project assignment.