Overall objectives:

1 - Identify the basic concepts of creating and developing interactive systems.
2 - Acquire the notion of user-centered design.
3 - Acquire the notions and apply the principles of usability.
4 - Know the basic principles of interactivity in software.
5 - Study of user interface implementations.
6 - Explore advanced interaction techniques.

Syllabus:

1 - Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction.
2 - Limitations of the human perception system.
3 - Interaction design concepts.
4 - Mental models.
5 - Usability.
5.1 - Defining problems.
5.2 - Development cycle.
5.3 - User-centric assessment.
5.4 - Prototyping.
6 - Web and/or mobile device development.

Literature/Sources:

M. J. Fonseca, P. Campos e D. Gonçalves , 2012 , Introdução ao Design de Interfaces , FCA
Dix, A.; Finlay, J.; Abowd, G. D. , 1998 , Human-Computer Interaction, Second Edition , Prentice Hall Europe
Norman, D. A. , 2002 , The Design of Everyday Things , Basic-Books
Constantine, L. L. & Lockwood, L. A. D. , 1999 , Software for Use , ACM Press
Tufte, E. , 2006 , Beautiful Evidence , Graphics Press

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
In accordance with the expected for the Professional Higher Technical Courses.