Human Computer Interaction (MC-SOFTENG_SPEC_05)

Overview

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will:

have gained knowledge and practice in software engineering topics including software processes, project management, requirement analysis, modelling, design, architecture, implementation and testing;
have gained knowledge and practice in advanced software engineering topics which include designing secure and reliable software, high integrity systems, distributed systems and advanced software architectures;
be able to apply their knowledge to plan, manage, analyse, design and implement software products using appropriate processes;
have developed problem solving and trouble shooting skills that may be applied in professional practice;
be able to demonstrate proficiency over established and emerging engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resource;
be able to effectively work in teams to solve complex, open-ended software engineering problems that require significant research and exploration;
have effective verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing society;
be conversant with important issues relevant to sectors influenced by software engineering, such as the sustainability of resources, the efficient operation of all processes and privacy and security in the age of the internet;
know and epitomize professional ethical behaviour and responsibilities towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to sustainable development, process and personal safety, management of information and professional integrity;
have a foundational understanding of user-centred design for interactive systems;
have the ability to design, implement, evaluate and re-design interactive software solutions.

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Structure

75 credit points

The Human Computer Interaction specialisation is completed by undertaking 75 credit points of required study.

Note:

Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.

To obtain a specialisation in Human Computer Interaction, students must complete:

25 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
A minimum of 37.5 credit points of Human Computer Interaction electives (Year 2: 25 credit points; Year 3: a minimum of 12.5 credit points)
A maximum of 12.5 credit points of Year 3 Software Engineering/Approved electives

Year 1

50 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
12.5 credit points of Year 1 Software Engineering Group A selectives
12.5 credit points of Year 1 Software Engineering Group B selectives
12.5 credit points of Year 1 Group A electives
12.5 credit points of Year 1 Group B electives

Year 2

75 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
25 credit points of Human Computer Interaction electives

Year 3

50 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
25 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
25 credit points of electives including
- A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Human Computer Interaction electives

Progression:

The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.

Subject options

Year 3 core specialisation subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
INFO90003	Designing Novel Interactions	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
INFO90004	Evaluating the User Experience	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)

Human Computer Interaction electives

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
COMP90015	Distributed Systems	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
COMP90018	Mobile Computing Systems Programming	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
COMP90049	Introduction to Machine Learning	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90007	Information Visualisation	Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
INFO90005	Information Architecture	Not available in 2024	12.5
INFO90006	Fieldwork for Design	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
INFO90007	Social Computing	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Master of Software Engineering subject lists

Please see the main Master of Software Engineering page for remaining relevant subject lists.