Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | USER-CENTRED RESEARCH & DESIGN | ||
| Code | ENGG612 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr R Barrett Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Richard.Barrett@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To develop knowledge, understanding and mastery of the main concepts of user-centred design. To acquire and apply practical user research skills to inform the conception and development of new products, services and/or systems centred on fulfilment of needs and desires of users. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and mastery of the main philosophies involved with user-centred design thinking and decision making. |
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(LO2) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to design a system, product, component, service, or combination thereof, based on elicitation and fulfilment of user needs and desires. |
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(LO3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to select and deploy appropriate design and research methods, to articulate user-centred design issues qualitatively and quantitatively, and to deploy user-centred design to generate value propositions within identified markets. |
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(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
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(S2) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics |
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Syllabus |
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The syllabus develops project work based on topics that may include: Researching and eliciting user needs Formulating user requirements Creatively translating user requirements into design proposals Practical exercises (including but not limited to): -ethnographic research |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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4 |
16 |
20 | ||||
| Timetable (if known) | |||||||
| Private Study | 130 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Critical Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First Semester | 2000 Word Max | 50 | ||||
| Conceptual Design Founded on Original User Research There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (Whe | One Design | 50 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |