S002552 Human-Machine Interface
Synopsis
This unit will introduce the mainly principles and methods of human-machine interface design. By studying this unit, students will master the character of physiology and psychology in information transfer and communication between people and machine, making people’s manipulation of the interface easier and more efficient. Through the overview of Human-Machine Interface’s development at home and abroad, students will master all kinds of new design ideology and improve their ability to match the future software and hardware interface design requirement.
Chief examiner(s)
Wang Haiyan
Master supervisor
Doctor degree
Associate Professor
Niu Yafeng
Lecturer
Doctor degree
Credit points
Credit: 6
Level
Postgraduate
Faculty
School of Mechanical Engineering
Offered:
First semester
Outcomes
The objectives of the unit are to:
Familiarise the students with the concepts of human-machine interface design;
Give the students an opportunity to experience the application of an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating aesthetics and ergonomic sciences;
Give the students an opportunity to learn about the theory and application of classical and modern approaches to interface design.
Assessment (3 hours):
Students are required to achieve at least 60% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, laboratory reports, tests) and at least 60% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 60% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 50% in the unit.
Course Video
Contact hours
54 hours study
