Information Security Technology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08131115 | Human Computer Interaction | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ | C-127 | [email protected] | 7436 | Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
This course includes the following topics: Course Introduction and Introduction, Human Factors and Cognitive Processes, Interaction with Computer Systems, User-Centered Design Principles, Interface Design (UI) Fundamentals, User Experience (UX) and Usability, Form, Navigation and Interaction Design, Prototyping and Wireframing, Accessibility and User Diversity, User Testing and Feedback, Human Errors and Security Relationship, Mobile Interface and Web Interface Design, Project Presentation and Overall Evaluation.
Objectives of the Course
The goal of this course is to introduce students to a user-centered systems design approach and to develop an understanding of user experience (UX), interface design (UI), and accessibility principles when interacting with computers and other digital systems. It also aims to provide students with an understanding of the cognitive processes through which human errors can lead to security vulnerabilities and to foster an understanding of how to design user-friendly, secure interfaces.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | He/she has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession. | 3 |
| P3 | Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively. | 3 |
| P4 | Uses professionally relevant information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively. | 3 |
| P5 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. | 5 |
| P6 | Can effectively present thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner. | 4 |
| P9 | It has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to its field, its application and the announcement of its results. | 4 |
| P20 | To enable students to gain the competence to solve the problems they encounter in their academic and professional lives by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.6 | 2,7 | |
| O2 | P.3.1 | 1,2 | |
| O3 | P.4.5 | 1,5,7 | |
| O4 | P.5.2 | 1,5 | |
| O5 | P.6.2 | 2,5 | |
| O6 | P.9.3 | 1,5 | |
| O7 | P.20.6 | 1,7 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Human Computer Interaction (HCI) concept, history and examples from daily life |
| 2 | Human perception, attention, memory, reaction time, ergonomics |
| 3 | Input/output devices, touch systems, voice commands |
| 4 | User analysis, requirements determination, target audience definition |
| 5 | Color, icon, menu design, readability, visual hierarchy |
| 6 | UX concept, satisfaction criteria, user behavior |
| 7 | Menu systems, navigation structures, error-free interaction examples |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Low and high-level prototypes, tools (Figma, Balsamiq) |
| 10 | Disabled users, age, culture and device differences |
| 11 | User testing process, observation, survey and error detection |
| 12 | The role of user errors in cybersecurity, authentication errors, and phishing interfaces |
| 13 | Responsive design, touch interaction principles |
| 14 | Students present their interface designs, receive feedback and evaluation |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Notes shared by the course instructor |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P9 | P20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Öğrenilen bilgileri uygulamalı örneklerle gösterir. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Alanındaki yenilikleri ve gelişmeleri düzenli olarak takip eder ve mesleki gelişimine uygular. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | İhtiyaç duyulan bilişim teknolojilerini araştırır, seçer ve uygun şekilde entegre eder. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Problemin neden-sonuç ilişkisini kurar. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Topluluk önünde kendinden emin bir şekilde konuşur ve sunum yapar. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Bilimsel araştırma yöntemlerini uygular ve sonuçlarını objektif bir şekilde değerlendirir. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Bilgi teknolojilerinin farklı disiplinlerdeki uygulamalarını anlama ve bu teknolojilerin potansiyel etkilerini değerlendirebilme. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
