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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| COMPUTER ENGINEERING (PhD) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | CENG603 |
| Name | Human-Centered Design Methods |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif Emel FIRAT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The course goal is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of human-centered design methods within the context of UI/UX design, emphasizing theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Course Content
The course focuses on user research, ideation, prototyping, and evaluation, students will develop the skills and mindset necessary to create innovative and user-centric digital experiences. By integrating readings from seminal texts and engaging in hands-on projects, students will emerge with the ability to critically analyze design challenges and develop effective solutions grounded in empathy and usability.
Course Precondition
Familiarity with basic research methods and digital design tools.
Resources
Innovating for People Handbook of Human-Centered Design Methods By LUMA Institute, The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design by IDEO.org
Notes
Innovating for People Handbook of Human-Centered Design Methods By LUMA Institute, The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design by IDEO.org
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the principles and theoretical frameworks of human-centered design. |
| LO02 | Gain proficiency in conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and observations. |
| LO03 | Apply UI/UX design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces |
| LO04 | Develop skills in ideation, prototyping, and iteration to address user needs and solve design challenges |
| LO05 | Demonstrate the ability to evaluate design solutions |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, it has an advanced level of knowledge and understanding that provides the basis for original studies in the field of Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By reaching scientific knowledge in the field of engineering, he/she reaches the knowledge in depth and depth, evaluates, interprets and applies the information. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the new and developing practices of his / her profession and examining and learning when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and applies analytical, modeling and experimental based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and / or original ideas and methods, develops innovative solutions in system, part or process design. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the skills of learning. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of new and emerging applications of Computer Engineering examines and learns them if necessary. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transmits the processes and results of their studies in written or oral form in the national and international environments outside or outside the field of Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods and their limitations in Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level interactively with computer software required by Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Human-Centered Design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Techniques for Conducting User Research | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Identifying and Prioritizing User Needs | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Ideation | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Concept Generation | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Fundamentals of User Interface (UI) design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Responsive UI Design Principles | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Project | Reading the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Basics of User Experience (UX) design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | UX-Information Architecture and Navigation Design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Principles of Interaction Design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Designing for Different Interaction Modalities | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Understanding Accessibility Guidelines and Standards | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Designing for Users With Disabilities | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Subject Review | Reading the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 16 | General Review | Reading the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 158 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,32 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||