Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI Building Useable Software
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 34206
Module Lead	Rami Bahsoon
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-11 hours Guided independent study-145 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will introduce the concept of user-centred software design, integrating concepts from software engineering such as the software life cycle and modern methodologies for software development with the main principles of human-computer interaction (HCI).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain and apply appropriate techniques for determining user requirements Design and evaluate a computer-based system which meets such user requirements Explain and apply modern methodologies for software design and development Demonstrate an awareness of the software lifecycle and its different stages
Assessment	34206-01 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Main Assessments: Continuous assessment (100%) Supplementary Assessments: Continuous assessment (100%) over the Summer period
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