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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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. - - - - - - -