User-centered prototype development and application publishing (5 cr)
Code: LI00BJ49-3007
General information
Enrollment
25.11.2019 - 19.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.05.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Pasi Tiihonen
Groups
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04IT19STietojenkäsittelyn koulutus 19S, Lahti
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- visually introduce a software idea by using a prototyping tool and test the idea with users
- evaluate the significance of the most limited possible implementation
- choose an installation environment and install software according to its intended use
- choose a distribution channel suitable for a particular technology and implement distribution
Implementation and methods of teaching
At the beginning there will be few lectures but mainly studying is done via practical exercises.
The course will contain some indivual assignments but most of the work is done in teams. Some team work (ie. user testing) can be done any time and anywhere, based on agreements between teams.
Learning material and recommended literature
All material will be provided by the lecturer
Contents
User centered design concept- beyond user experience towards "user intelligence".
Prototyping tools/methods for different prototype levels, testing with prototypes, analyzing results from user tests
Installation/distribution channels (platforms, clouds, micro services, ...)
Wider approach to user experience and user needs, how to really fulfill (or exceed) them, creating product when the outcome may be more or less unspecified at the beginning
Assessment criteria
Grade will be based on self and peer evaluation (15%+15%), returned assignments (35%) and practical work (35%)
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to describe core principles and methods of all areas of the course and is able to follow given rules in team work. Mandatory assignments are returned.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to find out methods and undertstands principles why they could be utilized. Student sets own goals and is able to develope professional team work.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to compare and choose suitable methods for different cases. Student provides innovative ideas in professional team work.