Module Details

Module Code: MODL
Module Title: User Interface Testing
Title: User Interface Testing
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Colm ONeill
Domains:  
Module Description: To enable the learner to evaluate, test and provide solutions to user systems that need reviewing, updating or fixing.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO1: Evaluate existing user interfaces by developing case studies, audits and test scenarios.
LO2 LO2: Understand the importance of universal design and assess user systems accordingly.
LO3 LO3: Facilitate the running of an evaluation session using a prototype.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Design Patterns
UI Design patterns and anti patterns
Software
Prototype web services, local software
Paper
Prototype construction materials and techniques, other non digital /mixed materials apart from paper
Scenarios
Defining, scoping, expectations
Demonstrations & Evaluations
Construction, purpose, running, data collection, simple analysis
Target Environment & Devices
Physical properties, available controls, existing practices / guidelines emulators
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Evaluate information architecture and user interface of website or digital application through tests and audits.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project 1 (part 1): full audit of existing user system (website, application interface) that considers information architecture, accessibility best practices and usability.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project 1 (part 2): deliver recommendations of improvements to make based on audits and test of part 1 of the project.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Decided by module academic in conjunction with programme board. Repeat of coursework and/or written examination or other repeat mechanism as appropriate dependent on students performance and module engagement.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture on core principles of UI for universal design and lectures of testing methodology and evaluation methods. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact Lab sessions using various testing methods and creating test reports. 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Self study. Practice using concepts introduced in lectures and practicals. 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Theresa Neil.. (2014), Mobile design pattern gallery, 2nd. Sebastopol, CA; O'Reilly, [ISBN: 1449363636].
  • Laura Kalbag. (2017), Accessibility for Everyone, 1. A Book Apart, [ISBN: 9781937557614].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Saul Greenberg, Sheelagh Carpendale, Nicolai Marquardt, Bill Buxton. (2011), Sketching User Experiences, 1. Morgan Kaufmann, p.272, [ISBN: 9780123819598].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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