Web usability and accessibility, project course, 7.5 Credits

Contents

In the course the student will independently plan, implement and evaluate a project in which guidelines for usability and accessibility are taken under special consideration. The project should be connected to the student's study program or work profession, and aim to enhance the usability and accessibility of information and/or services offered on the web.

Expected learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• apply guidelines for web usability and show both broad and deep understanding in the field of web usability
• apply guidelines for web accessibility to show both broad and deep understanding in the field of web accessibility
• critically analyze and evaluate own and others’ work based on current guidelines for usability and accessibility adaptation

Required Knowledge

For admission to the course the student must have received a Pass grade on the course Usability and Accessibility on the Web (7.5 credits).

Form of instruction

Teaching is done remotely with IT support in the form of lectures, seminars, labs and projects individually or in groups. During the course, a web-based learning environment is used for instruction, discussion and distribution of course materials.

Examination modes

Examination takes the form of written, oral and digital presentations. In the assessment for the entire course is graded Distinction, Pass or Fail. The rating is an overall assessment of the results of examinations of different parts and put out when all compulsory parts are approved.

For Pass students must be able to independently focus on different perspectives and experiences in a reflective and analytical approach.

Students who have the right to re-examination. A retest will be offered within three months of regular examination, however, will re-test offered earlier than ten working days after the results of the regular test was given and a copy of the student's exam is available. Moreover, at least one more re-examinations offered within one year from the regular examination called the collection samples. In cases where the test or compulsory course elements can not be repeated under the current rules for retesting it may instead be replaced with another task. The scope and content of such information shall be in proportion to the missed compulsory element. The student has the right to be examined two years after initial registration for the course. Students who fail twice have the right to the Faculty of Social Sciences to request another examiner.

Evaluation is done on completion of course.

ACCREDITATION
This credit is considered individually and according to the university rule book and credit transfer regulations. http://www.student.umu.se/regelsamlingen, see paragraph 14 Student Affairs. For more information contact the student counselor.