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Usability and accessibility

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TK00BG70
Curriculum: TK 2022
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2023-2024)
Semester: Spring
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Rajala, Päivi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2023-2024

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3001TK2022-2A, TK2022-2B2024-01-08 – 2024-04-30Päivi RajalaFinnish2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12

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Learning Outcomes

After the course, the student understands the central role of usability, user experience and accessibility in websites and user interfaces. The student can evaluate the usability of websites and user interfaces from the perspective of a user and an expert. The student knows and can use usability evaluation methods and accessibility criteria. The student knows how to design websites and user interfaces that meet usability and accessibility standards, thus promoting a high-quality user experience for all users.

Student's Workload

Total workload: 81 h
- of which scheduled study: 24 h
- of which independent study: 57 h
Assessment of one's own learning 1 h is included in scheduled studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Web Design

Contents

User-Centric design
Usability research
User Experiance, UX
Accessibility
Usability evaluation methods
Expert evaluation of Usability
Usability testing by User

Regional Impact

Usability and accessibility are important to notice in the online communication of companies in the region. With user-friendly and accessible online communication, companies gain a competitive advantage.

Internationality

The content of the course supports the online communication needs of international companies in the region and enables the development of online communication, taking into account international challenges and the diversity of users.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Teacher-defined material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and virtual supported teaching

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to evaluate the usability, user experience and accessibility of the website excellently
3: The student is able to evaluate the usability, user experience and accessibility of the website well
1: The student is able to evaluate the usability, user experience and accessibility of the website

Assessment Methods

Numerical evaluation


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