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Course Overview

The course DH2408 Evaluation Methods in Human-Computer Interaction provides students with theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge of methods for evaluating usability in human-computer interaction.

Information per Course Offering

• The course is offered in the Autumn semester of 2025 and 2026.
• For the Autumn 2026 course offering, the following information applies:
  • Course location: KTH Campus
  • Duration: 26 October 2026 - 11 January 2027
  • Periods: Autumn 2026: P2 (6 hp)
  • Pace of study: 33%
  • Application code: 11108
  • Form of study: Normal Daytime
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Number of places: Minimum 1
  • Target group: Open for all programmes from year 3, and for students admitted to a master's programme, provided that the course can be included in the programme.

Part of Programme

The course is part of the following master's programmes:

• Master's Programme, ICT Innovation, year 1, HCIN
• Master's Programme, Computer Science, year 2, CSID
• Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, year 6, TEDA
• Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, year 5, TEDA
• Master's Programme, ICT Innovation, year 1, HCID
• Master's Programme, Industrial Engineering and Management, year 1, IAVN
• Master's Programme, Interactive Media Technology, year 1
• Master's Programme, Interactive Media Technology, year 2

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus for DH2408 is available and provides detailed information about the course.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course covers the theoretical framework for evaluation of usability, including different categories or types of evaluation methods. Students will apply different evaluation methods on various artefacts, user groups, and situations in a lab environment and in the field.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, students should be able to:

• Discuss the theoretical background of evaluation of usability in human-computer interaction
• Know how usability investigations are used in industry in different stages of a product development process
• Have practical experience of planning, performing, and reporting different types of usability evaluations
• Choose a suitable evaluation method based on a specific problem and environment
• Judge the possibilities and limitations of different methods
• Communicate results from usability evaluations in a useful way for a team of product developers

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Single course students require at least two years of studies in media technology, computer science, information technology, or comparable, and the courses DD1337 Programming and DH1620 Human-Computer Interaction, Introductory Course, or equivalent.

Recommended Prerequisites

One of the courses DH1620 Human-Computer Interaction Introductory Course and DH2620 with the same name or corresponding is recommended.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for the course is A, B, C, D, E, FX, F.

Examination

The examination consists of an assignment (INL1, 6.0 credits) with a grading scale of A, B, C, D, E, FX, F. The examiner may adapt the examination for students with documented disabilities and apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

To achieve a final grade, students must complete:

• Assignment (INL1; 3 university credits)
• Laboratory assignments (LAB1; 3 university credits)
• A written and oral report from the lab work, including a comprehensive report covering planning, issue of study, performance, analysis, results, design suggestions, and reflections.

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

The course is offered by EECS/Human Centered Technology.

Main Field of Study

The main fields of study for this course are Computer Science and Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, and Information Technology.

Education Cycle

The course is part of the second cycle of education.

Supplementary Information

The EECS code of honor applies to this course.