Introduction
This unit explores the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) guided by Software Engineering principles and practices. It elaborates on the understanding of various software development methodologies currently in practice. The unit covers the entire lifecycle as it aligns with Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX) components, emphasising development from a usability perspective.
The unit includes requirement specifications inspired by real-world software applications. Students work in teams, progressing through each phase of the SDLC and HCI/UX process. You will produce artefacts including a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), low- and high-fidelity User Interface designs, and static and dynamic designs using UML. Additionally, you will evaluate and present your final design based on HCI/UX methodologies.
Summary
| Unit name | Software Engineering and HCI |
| Unit code | KIT519 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Meredith Castles |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and critique alternative system development methodologies to select the most appropriate for a given software development project
- Design, develop and appraise artefacts typically identified within the systems development life cycle that reflect a technical- and user-centric approach
- Create and evaluate high-fidelity prototypes based on user experience principles to express application designs
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus & On-Line enrolments in Hobart: Lecture: 11 weekly online lectures, 1 hr each, in Week #1, Week #2, Week #3, Week #4, Week #5, Week #6, Week #7, Week #8, Week #9, Week #10, and Week #11. Workshops: 12 face-to-face workshops, 2 hrs each, from Week #1 to Week #12. Self-learning: 3 hrs weekly of self-learning via online modules on MyLO. |
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| Assessment | In-semester Test (5%)|Prototyping, Modelling & Design Evaluation (30%)|Requirements Analysis & Design Strategy (30%)|Final Project Evaluation & Professional Defence (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Available on MyLO |
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| Recommended | Available on MyLO |
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