FIT3175 Usability
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3175 Usability is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT1045, FIT1053, FIT2085, FIT1048 or FIT1051.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Summer B
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 10 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3175
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3175
No unit lists FIT3175 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Overview
This unit explores the underpinning theories, principles and practices of interface design to achieve usable computer-based systems. It examines issues in the design of system interfaces from a number of perspectives: user, programmer, designer. It explores the application of the relevant theories in practice. The unit will cover topics such as methods and tools for developing effective user interfaces, evaluation methods such as the conduct of usability and heuristic evaluations, design of appropriate interface elements including the design of menus and other interaction styles. The unit will also focus on designing for a diverse range of users and environments.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Data gathering and user analysis reportReport20%
- Low-level prototyping reportReport25%
- High-fidelity prototyping and evaluation reportReport30%
- Presentation and DemoPresentation10%
- In-Semester QuizzesOther15%
- Discussion forumsParticipation5%
- Data gathering and user analysis reportReport30%
- Low-level prototyping reportReport25%
- High level prototyping and evaluation reportReport30%
- Presentation and demoPresentation10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the theories and principles of usability as applied to interface and interaction design;
- 2
Apply usability principles to the design of interfaces for Web, small screen and mobile devices;
- 3
Design an interface for user diversity and accessibility;
- 4
Employ user-centred design;
- 5
Evaluate an interface and interaction design.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials22 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Tutorials are scheduled from week 2 to week 12, except for Summer offerings where they start from week 1.
Learning resources
Required resources
Pre-reading materials as well as other relevant study materials are provided on Moodle. Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements and updates. Computer labs contain the necessary software for student use.
Where it fits
FIT3175 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- COMPSCI03Level 3 elective unitAdvanced computer scienceNo reviews yet
- COMPUSC07Additional computational science unitComputational scienceNo reviews yet
- MOBAPDEV02Elective unitsMobile apps developmentNo reviews yet
- MOBAPTEC02Additional unitMobile apps technologies No reviews yet
- SFTWRDEV04Core unitsSoftware developmentNo reviews yet
- SFTWRENG01Software engineering technical electivesSoftware engineeringNo reviews yet
- WEBDEVT02Level 2 and 3 unitsWeb developmentNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Muhammad Fermi Pasha
- Dr Teresa Llano
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ting Fung
- Dr Swamy Ananthanarayan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3175?
You need FIT1045, FIT1053, FIT2085, FIT1048 or FIT1051 before you enrol.
When is FIT3175 offered?
In 2023, FIT3175 runs in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT3175?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3175 have an exam?
No. FIT3175 has 10 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3175?
FIT3175 is part of Advanced computer science, Computational science, Mobile apps development, Mobile apps technologies and Software development, and 2 other areas of study.