15 Points

This paper covers the design and evaluation of interactive computer systems with a focus on users and usability. Topics covered include: designing and performing user studies, ethnography, automated usability evaluation and ethical issues involved in studying human-computer interaction.

Pre Requisite Papers
COMP325 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction and
40 further points at 300 level in Computer Science
Admission to this paper is at the discretion of the Chairperson of Department.

Restricted Papers
COMP425/525 Topics in Human-Computer Interaction

Corresponding Papers
COMP539 Usability Engineering

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