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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| COMPUTER ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | CENG504 |
| Name | Fundamentals of UI/UX Design |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif Emel FIRAT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. Students will learn how to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences by understanding user behavior, designing interfaces, and implementing effective user-centered design processes.
Course Content
This course covers UI/UX design principles, user research, information architecture, wireframing, visual design, interaction design, usability testing, design thinking, accessibility, responsive design, and UI/UX tools and technologies.
Course Precondition
A basic understanding of design concepts and digital technology.
Resources
Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design by Jenifer Tidwell, Charles Brewer, Aynne Valencia About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin, Christopher Noessel
Notes
Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design by Jenifer Tidwell, Charles Brewer, Aynne Valencia About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin, Christopher Noessel
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the difference between UI and UX design. |
| LO02 | Explore fundamental principles of UI/UX design. |
| LO03 | Develop skills in wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. |
| LO04 | Apply design thinking methodologies to solve UX/UI problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, it has an advanced level of knowledge and understanding that provides the basis for original studies in the field of Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By reaching scientific knowledge in the field of engineering, he/she reaches the knowledge in depth and depth, evaluates, interprets and applies the information. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the new and developing practices of his / her profession and examining and learning when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and applies analytical, modeling and experimental based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and / or original ideas and methods, develops innovative solutions in system, part or process design. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the skills of learning. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of new and emerging applications of Computer Engineering examines and learns them if necessary. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transmits the processes and results of their studies in written or oral form in the national and international environments outside or outside the field of Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods and their limitations in Computer Engineering. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level interactively with computer software required by Computer Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and significance of UI and UX design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Overview of the design process and methodologies | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | User-centered design principles | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Methods for conducting user research (interviews, surveys, observation) | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Fundamentals of information architecture (IA) | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Wireframing | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Visual Design Principles | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Project presentations | Reading the lecturte notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Basics of Interaction Design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Designing for User Interactions | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Usability Testing | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Iterative Design Process | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Design Thinking | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Accessibility in UI/UX Design | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General review | Reading the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 16 | Review Subjects | Reading the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 158 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,32 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||