FZA3175 Usability
Faculty of Information Technology
FZA3175 Usability is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at South Africa. It needs FIT1045, FIT1051, FIT1053, FZA1051 or FIT1048.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FZA3175
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- FIT1045Algorithms and programming fundamentals in pythonRated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews
- FIT1051Programming fundamentals in javaNo reviews yet
- FIT1053Algorithms and programming in python (advanced)No reviews yet
- FZA1051 Programming fundamentals in javaNo reviews yet
- FIT1048Fundamentals of C++No reviews yet
After FZA3175
No unit lists FZA3175 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: FIT3063, FIT2016, FIT3033, FIT3175
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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours lectures
- One 2-hour tutorial
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours of personal study per one hour of lecture time in order to satisfy the reading, tutorial and assignment expectations.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stella Ouma
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Yolanda Kanyama
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FZA3175?
You need FIT1045, FIT1051, FIT1053, FZA1051 or FIT1048 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FZA3175 offered?
In 2020, FZA3175 runs in Semester 2 at South Africa.
How much work is FZA3175?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FZA3175 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.