Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4074 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME4074
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module develops analysis and evaluation skills from the earlier grounding in MMME4071, introducing further methods and analysis techniques for use by Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers and practitioners.
Syllabus: Working as a Human Factors Engineer/HCI professional; Predictive evaluation techniques (e.g. GOMs, Fitts Law); Psychophysical methods; Verbal protocol analysis; Qualitative approaches and methodologies; Eye tracking methodologies; Ethical considerations in Human Factors research; Capturing and analysing human physiological data.
Target Students
MSc Human Factors, MSc postgraduate manufacturing students in Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Available to MSc Human Computer Interaction students
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: Ethics Review
- 25% Coursework 2: Outline Proposal as response to tender document
- 50% Coursework 3: Final Proposal as response to tender document
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop students' skills in analysis and evaluation from a user-centred perspective. The module provides greater breadth in Human Factors/HCI methodsby introducing further techniques. In addition, greater depth in understanding is sought, as methods are analysed in terms of their advantages and limitations. Considerablepractical work is undertaken to enable understanding of how methods can be employedin research and development work.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - Analyse products, workplaces and interfaces using a range of different methods to suit the needs, capabilities and limitations of people in their physical/social/organisational environments.
LO2 - Compare and contrast different methodological approaches when investigating Human Factors/HCI research and design issues.
LO3 - Evaluate methods and their emergent data for use in addressing Human Factors/ HCI issues.
LO4 - Demonstrate the application of specific methods in practical contexts.
LO5 - Select and execute appropriate methods to solve a Human Factors/ HCI-related problem.